The read
It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
After his mother develops cancer from dépigmentation, Khalilou fights toxic beauty standards. Disguised as Leila, he enters the "Miss Students" pageant, where light skin reigns, to give dark-skinned girls a chance to shine.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Adama Bineta SowDirector
- Adama Bineta SowWriter
- Ismaël LôOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Pape Aly DiopKhalilou / Leila
- Yacine Sow DumonFatima
- Awa Djiga KanéKhalilou's Mother / Rama
- Fatoumata Aidara SarrMaty
- Nouroudine DialloAbdel
- Jean Pierre ColyAssane
- Aissata BaFatou
- Sanou SambAminata Ndeye
- Diariétou Gagne Bamba MbowMaimouna
- Fatim Rosalie NiangAicha
- Papa Madiodio NdiayeKhalilou's Father
Stills
Themes
dramaticwittyenthusiasticjoyful