Aliko and Ambai (2017)

Aliko & Ambai is a feature film about two young women facing the challenges of growing up in the beautiful Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. The challenges are significant: tribal conflict, poverty, bullying, domestic violence,and forced marriage. Aliko struggles to complete her education and Ambai searches to escape her abusive home and reunite with her biological father. They navigate the many obstacles in their lives and endeavour to build brighter futures for themselves, supported by the strength of friendship.

• Release Date: 2017-11-18
• Runtime: 1h 42min
• Production Company: Centre for Social and Creative Media
• Production Country: Papua New Guinea
• Directors: Mark Eby, Diane Anton.
• Writer: Jenno Kanagio