About this movie
Three hours outside of Addis Ababa, a bright 14-year-old girl is on her way home from school when men on horses swoop in and kidnap her. The brave Hirut grabs a rifle and tries to escape, but ends up shooting her would-be husband. In her village the practice of abduction into marriage is common and one of Ethiopia’s oldest traditions. Meaza Ashenafi, an empowered and tenacious young lawyer, arrives from the city to represent Hirut and argue that she acted in self defense. Meaza boldly embarks on a collision course between enforcing civil authority and abiding by customary law, risking the ongoing work of her women’s legal aid practice to save Hirut’s life.
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death penalty
kidnapping
ethiopia
human rights
child kidnapping
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Questions about Difret
How long is Difret?
Difret has a runtime of 1h 36m (1 hour and 36 minutes).
Who directed Difret?
Difret was directed by Zeresenay Mehari and released in 2014.
What genre is Difret?
Difret is a Drama film (2014).
Who stars in Difret?
The cast of Difret includes Meron Getnet, Tizita Hagere, Haregewine Assefa, Brook Sheferaw, Mekonnen Leake.
What is the TMDB rating for Difret?
Difret has a TMDB rating of 6.3/10 based on 60 votes.
