Synopse
After 4 years in prison, BRUNO (34) is finally a free man and back in
Maputo city, with beloved girlfriend Mia and their baby.
He finds a job at a scrapyard, and lives an honest life when suddenly, hes
surprised by a bank summons referring to a loan his late mother took. He
must pay, or the bank will foreclose on his house.
Determined to keep the house and his mothers dignity, he sees no
choice, but to do a few odd jobs with his old gang, and soon finds
himself embroiled in a web of kidnaps, benefiting a ruthless boss.
Pressured, he comes up with a plan that enrages the boss, putting his
family in danger
Regie
MICKEY FONSECA is a director and co-founder of the production company Mahla Filmes in Maputo. His short Dina (2010) won numerous prizes in Africa and Europe. Redemption is his debut feature and was financed by crowd-funding.
Info
Original Title: Resgate
International Title: Redemption
Category: Feature
Section: Vitrina
Version & Subtitles: Portuguese OV with English subtitles
Director & Screenplay: Mickey Fonseca
Cast/Protagonists: Gil Esmael, Arlete Bombe, Laquino Fonseca, Rachide Abdul, Tomas Bie, Candido Quembo
Production country: Mozambique
Year of Production: 2019
Length: 100 min
Producer: Pipas Forjaz, Mickey Fonseca
Production company: Mahla Filmes
Cinematography: Pipas Forjaz
Editor: Pipas Forjaz
Music: Milton Gulli, Nandele Maguni
Production Design: Nurodine Daúde
World Sales: Mahla Filmes






