Sweetness in the Belly

Synopsis

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

Written by

Laura Phillips

Music

Todor Kobakov

Studio

Parallel Films

Released

6 September 2019

Genres

Drama