Sign up
Trailer

Lingui, the Sacred Bonds

2021Movie1 h 28 min

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic838.1Rotten Tomatoes96%83%

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Where to watch

Set your services
What's new on MUBI

Fingerprint

Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

Movies with

Story

On the outskirts of the capital of Chad, determined single mother Amina works tirelessly to provide for herself and her 15-year old daughter Maria. When Amina discovers Maria is pregnant and does not want a child, the two women begin to seek out an abortion, condemned by both religion and law. In the process, mother and daughter forge a connection stronger than any they’ve ever known.

Feels like

  • Social Drama
  • Maternal Bond
  • Abortion Rights
  • Cultural Conflict
  • Female Empowerment
  • Human Rights
  • Gripping
  • Character-Driven
  • Chadian Cinema
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Written by
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Produced by
Melanie Andernach
Music by
Wasis Diop

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 8, 2021 · 1 h 28 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 8, 2021
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
Arabic
Made in
Chad, France, Germany, Belgium
Available in
52 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Lingui, the Sacred Bonds?"

Questions about Lingui, the Sacred Bonds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lingui, the Sacred Bonds?

MUBI

In the United States, Lingui, the Sacred Bonds streams on MUBI. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 50 other countries.

Is Lingui, the Sacred Bonds worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is Lingui, the Sacred Bonds plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Lingui, the Sacred Bonds in English?

FrenchArabic

No, it was made in French, with some Arabic.