The Train of Salt and Sugar (Comboio de Sal e Açucar) 8 years old

The Train of Salt and Sugar

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.

Credits

The Train of Salt and Sugar Cast

Name Character
Melanie de Vales Rafael She was 20, now 28 years old as Rosa

The Train of Salt and Sugar Crew

Name Department
Pandora da Cunha Telles as Producer. Production
Pablo Iraola as Producer. Production
Frédéric Serve as Director of Photography. He was 44 (now 52) years old Camera
Frédéric Serve as Editor. He was 44 (now 52) years old Editing
Licínio Azevedo as Director. He was 65 (now 73) years old Directing
Licínio Azevedo as Screenplay. He was 65 (now 73) years old Writing
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The Train of Salt and Sugar (8 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, August 10, 2016
  • Runtime: 93 minutes