Movie

Sweetness in the Belly

★ 6.2(41)20191h 51m

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Good to know

Director: Zeresenay Mehari
Release date: 2019-09-06
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Parallel Films

Sweetness in the Belly — trailer

About Sweetness in the Belly

Sweetness in the Belly is a 2019 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Zeresenay Mehari, starring Dakota Fanning, Wunmi Mosaku and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 41 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sweetness in the Belly in Philippines — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Dakota Fanning

Lilly Mitchell Abdal

Wunmi Mosaku

Amina Mergessa

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Dr. Aziz Abdul Nasser

Kunal Nayyar

Dr. Robin Sathi

Rafael Goncalves

Ahmed Mergessa

Chris McHallem

Immigration Officer

Denis Conway

Officer Capps

Molly McCann

Young Lilly

Gavin Drea

Philip Mitchell

Sophie Kennedy Clark

Alice Mitchell

Estad Tewfik Yusuf Mohamed

The Great Abdal

Sharon Coade

Shelter Worker

Themes & keywords

london, englandbased on novel or bookrefugee1970spregnancyethiopiaorphannonlinear timelinesufismfriendship between women

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sweetness in the Belly in Philippines?+

Sweetness in the Belly is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Philippines. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Sweetness in the Belly on Netflix?+

Sweetness in the Belly is not on Netflix in Philippines right now.

How long is Sweetness in the Belly?+

Sweetness in the Belly has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Sweetness in the Belly?+

Sweetness in the Belly stars Dakota Fanning, Wunmi Mosaku, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Kunal Nayyar and Rafael Goncalves.

When did Sweetness in the Belly come out?+

Sweetness in the Belly is a 2019 movie directed by Zeresenay Mehari.

What genre is Sweetness in the Belly?+

Sweetness in the Belly is Drama film.

Who directed Sweetness in the Belly?+

Sweetness in the Belly was directed by Zeresenay Mehari.