Movie

Omo Child: The River and the Bush

★ 8.2(6)20151h 29m

Omo Child: The River and the Bush is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Malaysia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: John Rowe
Release date: 2015-02-25
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: Amharic
Status: Released
Country: Ethiopia
Studio: Little Pass Films

About Omo Child: The River and the Bush

Omo Child: The River and the Bush is a 2015 movie in the Documentary and Drama genres, directed by John Rowe, starring Lale Labuko. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.2/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Omo Child: The River and the Bush in Malaysia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

For many generations people in the Omo Valley (tribal southwest Ethiopia) believed some children are cursed and that these 'cursed' children bring disease, drought and death to the tribe. The curse is called 'mingi' and mingi children are killed. Lale Labuko, a young educated man from the Kara tribe was 15 years old when he saw a child in his village killed and also learned that he had 2 older sisters he never knew who had been killed. He decided one day he would stop this horrific practice. Filmed over a five year period we follow Lale's journey along with the people of his tribe as they attempt to change an ancient practice.

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Lale Labuko

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Themes & keywords

traditionafricasuperstitionmurdercurseceremonymingi

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Omo Child: The River and the Bush in Malaysia?+

In Malaysia, Omo Child: The River and the Bush is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Omo Child: The River and the Bush on Netflix?+

Omo Child: The River and the Bush is not on Netflix in Malaysia right now.

How long is Omo Child: The River and the Bush?+

Omo Child: The River and the Bush has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in Omo Child: The River and the Bush?+

Omo Child: The River and the Bush stars Lale Labuko.

When did Omo Child: The River and the Bush come out?+

Omo Child: The River and the Bush is a 2015 movie directed by John Rowe.

What genre is Omo Child: The River and the Bush?+

Omo Child: The River and the Bush is Documentary and Drama film.

Who directed Omo Child: The River and the Bush?+

Omo Child: The River and the Bush was directed by John Rowe.