War Witch

War Witch

NR 2012 · 90 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, War

Somewhere in Sub-Saharan Africa, Komona a 14-year-old girl tells her unborn child growing inside her the story of her life since she has been at war. Everything started when she was abducted by the rebel army at the age of 12.

Directed by Kim Nguyen · Written by Kim Nguyen

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