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THE LION AT MY BACK

Directed by Tonia Mishiali
Cyprus, Luxembourg, 2026
Drama
  • 106106 minutes

Synopsis

When teenage Senegalese asylum seeker Mariama crosses paths with Stella, a Cypriot woman quietly rebuilding her life, their shared struggle for survival sparks an unexpected bond. Together, they redefine the true meaning of love and family.

Synopsis

When teenage Senegalese asylum seeker Mariama crosses paths with Stella, a Cypriot woman quietly rebuilding her life, their shared struggle for survival sparks an unexpected bond. Together, they redefine the true meaning of love and family.