Sweetness in the Belly(2019)
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
Cast
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
Chris McHallem
as Immigration Officer
Denis Conway
as Officer Capps
Molly McCann
as Young Lilly
Gavin Drea
as Philip Mitchell
Sophie Kennedy Clark
as Alice Mitchell
Estad Tewfik Yusuf Mohamed
as The Great Abdal
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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