Binti

Binti

2019 · 86 min · ★ 5.9 · Family, Drama

Binti is a 12-year-old girl of Congolese origin who dreams of becoming a famous vlogger like her idol Tatyana. But when the police raid her home and try to deport her and her father Jovial, they are forced to flee. Binti meets Elias and befriends her. While Binti helps Elias to vlog about his 'save-the-okapi-club', she hatches the perfect plan: her dad has to marry Elias’s mom, so they can stay in Belgium.

Directed by Frederike Migom · Written by Frederike Migom

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Bebel Tshiani Baloji Binti
Baloji Tshiani Jovial
Joke Devynck Christine
Mo Bakker Elias
Tatyana Beloy Tatyana Beloy
Frank Dierens Floris
Aboubakr Bensaïhi Farid
Alix Konadu Maaika
Caroline Stas Agent Annick
Kuno Bakker Father Elias
Linda Kompany Nadege
Marijke Van Der Kelen Woman Biscuits

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