The Train of Salt and Sugar(2016)
Comboio de Sal e Açucar
An African Western
The Train of Salt and Sugar Synopsis
In 1989, Mozambique is a country ruined by civil war. The train that connects Nampula to Malawi is the only hope for people willing to risk their lives to exchange a few bags of salt for sugar. Running slowly over sabotaged tracks, the journey is filled with obstacles and violence. Mariamu, a frequent traveler, shares her trip with her friend Rosa, a nurse who is going to her new hospital, living the reality of war for the first time, Lieutenant Taiar, who only knows the reality of his military life, and another soldier, Salomão, with whom he doesn’t get along. Amongst bullets and laughter, stories of love and war unfold as the train advances towards the next stop.
The Train of Salt and Sugar (2016) is a adventure, drama and war film directed by Licínio Azevedo, released on August 10, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Matamba Joaquim, Melanie de Vales, Thiago Justino and Mário Mabjaia. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Licínio Azevedo
- Writers:
- Filipe Santos, Teresa Pereira, Licínio Azevedo
- Producers:
- John Trengove, Pandora da Cunha Telles, Pablo Iraola
- Cinematographer:
- Frédéric Serve
- Production:
- Ukbar Filmes, Ébano Multimédia, Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique, Eurimages, Les Films de L'Etranger, McMurphy, Panda Filmes, Programa Ibermedia, Urucu Media
- Status:
- Released
The Train of Salt and Sugar (2016) Trailer
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The Train of Salt and Sugar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matamba Joaquim
as Taiar
Melanie de Vales
as Rosa
Thiago Justino
as Salomão
- Mário Mabjaia
Mário Mabjaia
as Adriano Gil
- Absalão Maciel
Absalão Maciel
as Baioneta
- Tonecas Xavier
Tonecas Xavier
as Herculano
- Vítor Raposo
Vítor Raposo
as Celeste Caravela
- Sabina Fonseca
Sabina Fonseca
as Mariamu
- Celeste Baloi
Celeste Baloi
as Pureza
- Absalão Narduela
Absalão Narduela
as Ascêncio
- Hermelinda Simela
Hermelinda Simela
as Amélia
António Nipita
as Sete Maneiras
Key crew
Directed by Licínio Azevedo, written by Filipe Santos, Teresa Pereira and Licínio Azevedo, produced by John Trengove, Pandora da Cunha Telles and Pablo Iraola.
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The Train of Salt and Sugar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Train of Salt and Sugar – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Train of Salt and Sugar (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Train of Salt and Sugar?
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The main cast of The Train of Salt and Sugar (2016) includes Matamba Joaquim, Melanie de Vales, Thiago Justino, Mário Mabjaia and Absalão Maciel. The film was directed by Licínio Azevedo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Train of Salt and Sugar released?
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The Train of Salt and Sugar was released on August 10, 2016 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Train of Salt and Sugar worth watching?
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The Train of Salt and Sugar (2016) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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