Mariama is the best student in her village and has a bright future. Her parents dream of sending her to America. But a predatory teacher and the malevolence of patriarchy threaten to derail it all.
Isatou Jatta
as Mariama
Mariama Bojang
as Anty
Binta Manjang
as Mother
Gibbriel Janneh
as Father
Musa Konteh
as Teacher
Kaddy Manjang
as Friend
Lamin Touray
as Doctor
Musa Jassey
as Rescuer
Bakary Bajo
as Streetboy 1
Abdul Aziz Jouf
as Streetboy 2
Demba Jammeh
as Policeman
Botto S. Bojang
as Story Listener 1
