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The Breadwinner
Fri, Nov 17, 2017
- Animation
- War
- Drama
- Family
Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
Trailer
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Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasFri, Oct 20, 2017Animation Is Film Festival
GB
- In CinemasSun, Oct 8, 2017BFI London Film Festival
- Streaming / DigitalMon, Sep 17, 2018
- PhysicalMon, Oct 22, 2018
CA
- In CinemasFri, Sep 8, 2017Toronto International Film Festival
AU
- In CinemasSat, Jun 9, 2018Sydney Film Festival
FR
- In CinemasMon, Jun 11, 2018Annecy International Animation Film Festival
- PhysicalWed, Oct 24, 2018
DE
- In CinemasWed, Oct 3, 2018Schlingel Film Festival
- Streaming / DigitalFri, Jun 1, 2018
JP
- In CinemasThu, Nov 22, 2018Kineko International Children's Film Festival
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.
Cast
Top of the call sheet
Saara Chaudryas Parvana (voice)
Soma Bhatiaas Shauzia (voice)
Noorin Gulamgausas Idrees / Sulayman (voice)
Laara Sadiqas Fattema / Old Woman (voice)
Ali Badshahas Nurullah / Talib Security Man (voice)
Shaista Latifas Soraya (voice)
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