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Difret

A 14-year-old girl boldly defies a centuries-old custom by shooting the man attempting to marry her against her will, prompting a tenacious lawyer to champion her cause in a landmark court battle.

In rural Ethiopia, a 14-year-old girl named Hirut is kidnapped by men on horses while on her way home from school. Despite being abducted, Hirut fights back and shoots her would-be husband, sparking a controversy over customary law and self-defense. A young lawyer named Meaza Ashenafi arrives from the city to defend Hirut, putting her own practice and reputation at risk to ensure the girl's safety.

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Info about Difret

Studio(s): Haile Addis Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Oct 23, 2015

Production Countries: Ethiopia, United States

Box Office Gross: $49,667.00

Genres:Biography, Crime, Drama, History

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