Children of the Mountain (2016)
Against the picturesque Ghanaian backdrop, Children of the Mountain is an honest exploration of a mother’s will in the face of much adversity. When her baby is born with a cleft lip, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome, Essuman is led to believe that she has a ‘dirty womb.’ Her promising future as a wife and mother is shattered as her lover disowns her and the community eyes her with suspicion.
Director: Priscilla Anany
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: April 17, 2016
Cast
- Rukiyat Masud - Essuman
- Adjetey Anang - Edjah
- Bex - Gyamfi
- Akofa Edjeani Asiedu - Asantewaa
- Grace Omaboe - Naana
- Jessica Dablo - Nuku
- Mynna Otoo - Nyamekye
- Mea Vita Otoo-Panou - Narley
- Stacy Afful - Agnes
- Eli Cecilson - Aqua
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Priscilla Anany
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Children of the Mountain about?
- Against the picturesque Ghanaian backdrop, Children of the Mountain is an honest exploration of a mother’s will in the face of much adversity. When her baby is born with a cleft lip, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome, Essuman is led to believe that she has a ‘dirty womb.’ Her promising future as a wife and mother is shattered as her lover disowns her and the community eyes her with suspicion.
- Who directed Children of the Mountain?
- Children of the Mountain was directed by Priscilla Anany.
- Who stars in Children of the Mountain?
- Children of the Mountain stars Rukiyat Masud, Adjetey Anang, Bex, Akofa Edjeani Asiedu, Grace Omaboe, Jessica Dablo.
- How long is Children of the Mountain?
- Children of the Mountain has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Children of the Mountain?
- Children of the Mountain is a Drama film.