The Pearl of Africa

2016
75'
Sweden
vo: en
sub: fren

Synopsis

The Pearl Of Africa captures an intimate struggle for the right to love. Following a Ugandan transgender girl, Cléo, forced to leave her country. It's an emotional journey of love, hate and being transgender, in one of the worlds most transphobic places. A first-hand testament that love conquers all. The history of a couple going through their most difficult time. Through an intimate, single-character perspective and beautiful cinematic visuals, it leaves nobody untouched.
Distributors: 
pearlofafrica@inforoughstudios.com

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