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Ablakon

1985-01-01 · 90 min · ★ 5.8

Drama

A city with its problems. A gang of abandoned children provide for themselves and pose as heroes. The police are on their backs day and night. They are enterprising, energetic, and full of fresh vitality. Despite the fact they are rejected by their parents and ignored by the world, they form among themselves a powerful example of solidarity. Ablakon is something of a different order. He is an adult delinquent and a swindler. Posing as a businessman, he has deceived a countless number of people. When he and his accomplice return to the village, his extravagant behaviour is mistaken for a sign of success. Following his example many young people leave for the city. But they will soon understand their mistake...

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Directors
Roger Gnoan M'Bala
Production companies
Films du Koundoun
Countries
Cote D'Ivoire
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mathieu Attawa
Kodjo Eboucle
Joël Okou

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