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Why watch this film?
This movie faced controversy for casting Dakota Fanning as a Muslim woman. At the time, the actress explained that she was bringing to life a British woman who was abandoned in Africa and grew up as a Muslim. With the importance of diversity in cinema, the production ended up facing a negative reaction from the audience. Despite its flaws, 'Sweetness in the Belly' hits many of the right notes, presenting a touching story about the search for a home and how easy it is to cling to the details of life when you have already experienced abandonment.
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Plot summary
A moving story of Lilly, a child abandoned in Africa as a child. Lily is forced to flee Ethiopia for England when civil war breaks. She befriends Amina, an Ethiopian refugee who has fled the same war. Together they begin a mission to reunite people with their scattered families.
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