Movie: The Birthday

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Aminata Diallo
Aminata Diallo

Gustave Sorgho
Gustave Sorgho

Guy Desire Yameogo
Guy Desire Yameogo

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    The beautiful Awa, from a poor background, decides to marry for money rather than love and ends up with the much older Karim. While married, she continues to love the much younger Bouba. On the happy occasion of Awa’s birthday, a macabre plan is to be set in motion.

  • Release Date

    2008-12-31

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    5

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    Français
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