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Difret

A 14-year-old Ethiopian girl shoots her would-be husband who was attempting to abduct her as part of a long-standing tradition, prompting a young lawyer to travel to the village to defend her in court.

A 14-year-old girl is kidnapped by men on horses while on her way home from school. She grabs a rifle and tries to escape, accidentally shooting her would-be husband. In her village, child abduction into marriage is a common tradition. A young lawyer, Meaza Ashenafi, represents the girl, arguing self-defense, and challenges the local customs and laws to save her life.

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Info about Difret

Studio(s): Haile Addis Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Aug 10, 2014

Production Countries: Ethiopia, United States

Box Office Gross: $49,667.00

Genres:Biography, Crime, Drama, History