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An orphan in Ethiopia escapes as a refugee to England, where upon growing up she works to aid immigrants and refugees in reuniting with their families
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Sweetness in the Belly (2019)
111 min
Orphaned in Africa as a child, Lilly escapes to England as a refugee, fleeing civil war in Ethiopia. Lost in this cold new world, Lilly embraces the immigrant community in London, attempting to reunite people with their scattered families. But as her friend Amina discovers, Lilly's mission isn't purely selfless: a passionate lost love affair is revealed.