Anbessa (2019) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2019 · 86 mins · Amharic

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Directed by

Mo Scarpelli

Starring

Asalif Tewold

A young boy resists the encroachment of modern development and strives to preserve his connection to nature and community. Asalif and his mother challenge the changing landscape of Ethiopia, determined to maintain their traditional way of life. To confront the disruptions around him and the dangers lurking in his neighborhood, the boy transforms himself into Anbessa, a heroic lion, embodying strength and defiance against the changing world.