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Buddha in Africa

  • 2019
  • 1h 30m
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Buddha in Africa (2019)
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A Malawian boy, raised in a Buddhist orphanage, struggles to retain his cultural identity.A Malawian boy, raised in a Buddhist orphanage, struggles to retain his cultural identity.A Malawian boy, raised in a Buddhist orphanage, struggles to retain his cultural identity.

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    • Nicole Schafer
  • Star
    • Enock Alu
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    • Director
      • Nicole Schafer
    • Star
      • Enock Alu
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Sweden
      • South Africa
    • Official site
      • Sydney Film Festival
    • Languages
      • Mandarin
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Будда в Африке
    • Production companies
      • Momento Film
      • Thinking Strings Media
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      1 hour 30 minutes
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      • Color
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      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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