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Ethiopia8 Essential Films from EthiopiaStop 3 of 8

Lamb

2015

Sent to live with distant relatives in the Ethiopian highlands after his mother's death, a gentle boy brings along his beloved pet sheep — but as a holiday feast approaches, he must find a way to save his friend. A tender, beautifully shot coming-of-age tale.

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Part of 8 Essential Films from Ethiopia

This film is stop 3 of 8 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Ethiopia. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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