The Pardon

The Pardon

The Pardon

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The Pardon

2013

1h 15m

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Drama

Overview

After being imprisoned for the killing of ethnic Tutsis during the Rwandan genocide, Manzi must face the emotional and psychological consequences of his most personal crime: the murder of his best friend's family.

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Karekezi Film Production

Ndolo Films

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Cast & crew

2 featured cast members

Starring

Wilson Egessa

Karemera

Okuyo Joel Atiku Prynce

Manzi

Creative team

Directed by: Joel Karekezi
Written by: Joel Karekezi
Casey Schroen
Produced by: Véronique N. Doumbé
Joel Karekezi

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