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The Milkmaid

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In rural sub-Saharan Africa, Aisha, a Fulani milkmaid, is searching for her younger sister, Zainab. Dire personal circumstances force her to approach the religious militants who were responsible for their separation in the first instance, but she is determined to find her despite the compromises she must make to do so. However, her quest to recapture her blithe past proves to be unexpectedly complicated in a world whose festering conflict provides several paths to becoming a victim with typically irreversible consequences.

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Monica Reid Far Out Magazine 03/04/2021
3/5
Along with being a remarkable reality-based drama, the film is an intriguing psychological study, as well as an understated tribute to the value and endurance of women under the worst of circumstances. Go to Full Review Frank J. Avella Awards Daily 02/08/2021
A
The Milkmaid, is an ambitious and empathetic feature that shines a light on the mistreatment of women under certain radical regimes... The Milkmaid is startling and mesmerizing cinema. Go to Full Review Neil Young Screen International 01/22/2021
Crucial aspects are handled in a functional-at-best manner, with Obviagele not yet sufficiently skilled direction-wise to compensate. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Desmond Ovbiagele

Director

Maryam Booth

Zainab

Ibrahim Jammal

Haruna

Faruq Usman Kona

Tanko

Anthonieta Kalunta

Aisha

Umar Magaji

Garba
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Synopsis In rural sub-Saharan Africa, Aisha, a Fulani milkmaid, is searching for her younger sister, Zainab. Dire personal circumstances force her to approach the religious militants who were responsible for their separation in the first instance, but she is determined to find her despite the compromises she must make to do so. However, her quest to recapture her blithe past proves to be unexpectedly complicated in a world whose festering conflict provides several paths to becoming a victim with typically irreversible consequences.
Director
Desmond Ovbiagele
Producer
Desmond Ovbiagele
Screenwriter
Desmond Ovbiagele
Production Co
Mighty Man Entertainment, Danono Media
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Arabic
Runtime
2h 16m