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Sweetness in the Belly(2019)

1h 51mDramaEnglish
6.3/10
40 user ratings

Overview

Orphaned in Africa as a child, Lilly escapes to England as a refugee, fleeing civil war in Ethiopia. Lost in this cold new world, Lilly embraces the immigrant community in London, attempting to reunite people with their scattered families. But as her friend Amina discovers, Lilly's mission isn't purely selfless: a passionate lost love affair is revealed.

Director

Zeresenay Mehari

Studio

Parallel Films

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Cast

Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning

as Lilly Mitchell Abdal

Wunmi Mosaku

Wunmi Mosaku

as Amina Mergessa

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

as Dr. Aziz Abdul Nasser

Kunal Nayyar

Kunal Nayyar

as Dr. Robin Sathi

Rafael Goncalves

as Ahmed Mergessa

Chris McHallem

Chris McHallem

as Immigration Officer

Denis Conway

Denis Conway

as Officer Capps

Molly McCann

Molly McCann

as Young Lilly

Gavin Drea

Gavin Drea

as Philip Mitchell

Sophie Kennedy Clark

Sophie Kennedy Clark

as Alice Mitchell

Estad Tewfik Yusuf Mohamed

as The Great Abdal

Sharon Coade

Sharon Coade

as Shelter Worker

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2019

Runtime

1h 51m

Language

English

Rating

6.3 / 10

Production Companies

Parallel Films • Sienna Films

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Where can I watch Sweetness in the Belly?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Sweetness in the Belly (2019).

What is Sweetness in the Belly about?

Orphaned in Africa as a child, Lilly escapes to England as a refugee, fleeing civil war in Ethiopia. Lost in this cold new world, Lilly embraces the immigrant community in London, attempting to reunite people with their scattered families. But as her friend Amina discovers, Lilly's mission isn't purely selfless: a passionate lost love affair is revealed.

Who directed Sweetness in the Belly?

Sweetness in the Belly was directed by Zeresenay Mehari and released in 2019. It is a drama film.

How long is Sweetness in the Belly?

Sweetness in the Belly has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).

Who stars in Sweetness in the Belly?

The cast of Sweetness in the Belly includes Dakota Fanning as Lilly Mitchell Abdal, Wunmi Mosaku as Amina Mergessa, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Dr. Aziz Abdul Nasser, Kunal Nayyar as Dr. Robin Sathi, Rafael Goncalves as Ahmed Mergessa and more.

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