Djon Africa

2018, Movie, 1h 38min

Miguel —alias Tibars, alias “Djon África,” born and raised in Portugal— is a kindhearted Rastafarian who loves women and lives a carefree life. Until one day a stranger tells him he's the spitting image of his father, “a player and a crook.” His father, whom he never even knew! This intriguing discovery makes him change tack. Particularly when his grandmother, who always took care of him, finally tells him how his father was in prison; how sad Miguel was as a toddler when he couldn't see him; how his father was banished to Cape Verde. Miguel goes there to visit him. Who is this man?

Country: Portugal,Brazil,Cabo Verde

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There’s a charming, easy swing to this docu-fiction feature...

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In "Djon Africa," a young Rastafarian named Miguel embarks on a poetic journey to discover the truth about his father, who he's never met. Guided by African memories and mythologies, Miguel's search takes him to Cape Verde, where he hopes to find the man he's been told he resembles. Along the way, he grapples with questions of identity, family, and belonging. Will he find the answers he's seeking, or will his quest lead him down a path of self-discovery?

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