The Train of Salt and Sugar (2016)

An African Western

The Train of Salt and Sugar (2016) poster

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.

Director: Licínio Azevedo
Genre: Adventure, Drama, War
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: João Carlos Schwalbach
Cinematography: Frédéric Serve
Editing: Willem Dias, 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
Country: Mozambique, France, Portugal, South Africa, Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Themes

American Civil War: Brother vs Brother

Keywords

civil war, mozambique, civil war battle

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Train of Salt and Sugar about?
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.
Who directed The Train of Salt and Sugar?
The Train of Salt and Sugar was directed by Licínio Azevedo.
Who stars in The Train of Salt and Sugar?
The Train of Salt and Sugar stars Matamba Joaquim, Melanie de Vales, Thiago Justino, Mário Mabjaia, Absalão Maciel, Tonecas Xavier.
How long is The Train of Salt and Sugar?
The Train of Salt and Sugar has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is The Train of Salt and Sugar?
The Train of Salt and Sugar is a Adventure, Drama, War film.
Where was The Train of Salt and Sugar produced?
The Train of Salt and Sugar was produced in Mozambique, France, Portugal, South Africa, Brazil.
What are the themes of The Train of Salt and Sugar?
The themes of The Train of Salt and Sugar include: American Civil War: Brother vs Brother.