Section: Long Narrative
Country: Ethiopia
Production Year: 2019
Duration: 98 minutes
Director: Moges Tafesse
Screenplay: Moges Tafesse
Cinematography: Billy Mekonnen
Editor: Nahom Girma
Cast: Zerihun Mulatu, Yimisirach Girma, Tesfaye Yiman
Synopsis: It is 1916 in Ethiopia. Gobeze is a timid, peace-loving, young man of 25, a brilliant student who dedicates his life riddles. He runs away with his young love, but they are caught by her husband. Ethiopian tradition entails the two men are “enchained” and set off on a long journey to the royal court. During the journey, both men encounter a number of challenges.
