Sweetness in the Belly
Originally released in 2019. Sweetness in the Belly is a drama film. directed by Zeresenay Mehari.
Starring Dakota Fanning, Wunmi Mosaku, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (38 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Parallel Films
- Sienna Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 reu...
Who directed Sweetness in the Belly?
Sweetness in the Belly was directed by Zeresenay Mehari.
How long is Sweetness in the Belly?
Sweetness in the Belly has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Sweetness in the Belly released?
Sweetness in the Belly was released on September 6, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sweetness in the Belly?
The main cast of Sweetness in the Belly includes Dakota Fanning, Wunmi Mosaku, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Kunal Nayyar, Rafael Goncalves.