Omo Child: The River and the Bush
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Rowe
- Original Score
- Eric Poline
- Original Title
- Omo Child: The River and the Bush
- Country of Origin
- Ethiopia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Amharic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Little Pass Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Rowe
Eric Poline
Tyler Rowe
Matt Skow
Tyler Rowe
Department Leadership Roster
Tyler Rowe
Director of Photography
Matt Skow
Editor
John Rowe
Director
Tyler Rowe
Producer
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What is Omo Child: The River and the Bush about?
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.
Who directed Omo Child: The River and the Bush?
Omo Child: The River and the Bush was directed by John Rowe.
Who stars in Omo Child: The River and the Bush?
The principal cast of Omo Child: The River and the Bush includes Lale Labuko.
When was Omo Child: The River and the Bush released and how long is it?
Omo Child: The River and the Bush was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Omo Child: The River and the Bush?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Omo Child: The River and the Bush was composed by Eric Poline.