Based on the book by Henning Mankell (Sweden), this story takes place in Mozambique and is about a young boy, Nelio, who loses his entire family during a time of civil war. A wounded Nelio is found by a baker in the capital Mapouto; refusing medical treatment, the boy instead asks for sanctuary so he can tell his terrible tale. This he proceeds to do, starting with how the fighters arrived in his village and slaughtered many, to his captivity, his escape and his teaming with other orphaned street urchins to become their leader in survival.
Sérgio Titos
as Nélio
Francisco Chilengue
as Nacimento
Avelino Manhiça
as Mandioca
Adelino Branquinho
as Senhor Castigo
João Manja
as José
André Ruco
as Tristeza
Casimiro Nbusse
as Cobra
Lilia Mompié
as Dona Esmeralda
Joaquina Odete
as Deolinda
Lucrécia Paco
as Maria
Jaime Julio
as Bomba
Mónica Chilave
as Senhora Mulwane
