Azali

Azali is a powerful and thought-provoking film that follows the harrowing journey of a young girl named Amina who is forced into sex work and poverty in the slums of Accra, Ghana. After being sold by her mother to strangers, Amina is thrown into a world of exploitation and abuse, where she is forced to fight for survival. Along the way, she meets a young man named Seidu, who becomes her only friend and possible savior. The film takes a stark look at the harsh realities of poverty, prostitution, and violence that plague the streets of Accra, and the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. With a strong cast and poignant storytelling, Azali shines a light on the dark underbelly of society and the hope for redemption and forgiveness in the face of despair.

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