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The Return

The Return

Genres

Drama

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"The Return" deals with rural exodus, the return to the land, the antagonism between two worlds: that of urban dwellers and of the rural areas deeply rooted in tradition. Ranaivo lives in Antananarivo. To make ends meet, he sells ice lollies. his father, Ratovo, comes to the capital to ask for his son’s help. he needs money to organize the turning of the dead ceremony. After the village celebration, Ranaivo decides to leave the capital and emigrates to the highlands where everything is open to those who want to get back to the land.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Malagasy

Runtime

88 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

01 January 1974

Country

Madagascar

Cast

Nivo Harimalala

Nivo Harimalala

Gabriel Rakotomavo

Gabriel Rakotomavo

Georges Rakotondramora

Georges Rakotondramora

André Rakotondranera

André Rakotondranera

Marie Edwige Rasoarilala

Marie Edwige Rasoarilala

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