Nelio's Story (1998)
Overview
Based on the book by Henning Mankell (Sweden), this story takes place in Mozambique and is about a young boy, Nelio, who loses his entire family during a time of civil war. A wounded Nelio is found by a baker in the capital Mapouto; refusing medical treatment, the boy instead asks for sanctuary so he can tell his terrible tale. This he proceeds to do, starting with how the fighters arrived in his village and slaughtered many, to his captivity, his escape and his teaming with other orphaned street urchins to become their leader in survival.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | pt |
| Popularity | 0.695 |
Directed By
Solveig Nordlund
Crew
Megan Tanner
Peter Bävman
Lisa Hagstrand
Branko Neškov
Margarida Cardoso
Mercedes de Bruyn
Tommy Ottebjer
Solveig Nordlund
Nelly Quettier
Pedro Melo
Pia Cornelius
Gabriel Mondlane
Henrique Espírito Santo
Henning Mankell
Solveig Nordlund
Solveig Nordlund
Tommy Karlmark
Luis Castro
Johan Zachrisson
TOP CAST
Sérgio Titos
Nélio
Francisco Chilengue
Nacimento
Avelino Manhiça
Mandioca
Adelino Branquinho
Senhor Castigo
João Manja
José
André Ruco
Tristeza
Casimiro Nbusse
Cobra
Lilia Mompié
Dona Esmeralda
Joaquina Odete
Deolinda
Lucrécia Paco
Maria
Jaime Julio
Bomba
Mónica Chilave
Senhora Mulwane
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