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joyce65
Critic Joyce Slaton
rated 8

Fanning is a mesmerizing Lilly: Physically still and given to few words, she nonetheless draws you into the life of this unusual woman, who's as disconnected in her immigrant community in London as she was in Ethiopia.

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Cast & Crew

Dakota Fanning
As Lilly Mitchell Abdal
Slimane Dazi
As Tariq
Wunmi Mosaku
As Amina Mergessa
Chris McHallem
As Immigration Officer
Kunal Nayyar
As Dr. Robin Sathi
Sophie Kennedy Clark
As Alice Mitchell
Denis Conway
As Officer Capps

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"Sweetness in the Belly" is a powerful drama that follows the journey of Lilly, a young woman who fled Ethiopia as a refugee and started a new life in England. With the help of her friend Amina, she dedicates her life to reuniting immigrant families torn apart by war and conflict. But as she works tirelessly to help others, Lilly's own past and lost love come back to haunt her. Will she find the courage to confront her painful memories and discover a new sense of purpose?

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Sweetness in the Belly was released for streaming on May 8, 2020.