Cast

Ross Partridge Oona Laurence Jess Weixler Tom Bower Scoot McNairy Lindsay Pulsipher

Credits

Written by: Bonnie Nadzam

Plot

A young Ethiopian boy, sent to live with relatives in the highlands after his mother's death, fights to save his pet lamb from being slaughtered for a religious feast.

Sinekatalog’s take

A tender, touching story with a strong sense of place.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 6.3 / 10 (2,504 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.

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