Azali (2018): Cast & Plot
Azali is a 2018 drama directed by Kwabena Gyansah, starring Asana Alhassan as Amina, Akofa Edjeani Asiedu and Adjetey Anang. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and was made on a reported $40,000 budget.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Kwabena Gyansah
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
- Akan
- Studio
- Ananse Entertainment
- Budget
- $40K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Azali About?
The premise of Azali without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amina, a 14-year-old girl from northern Ghana, is sent to Burkina Faso by her mother to avoid a forced marriage. However, she is unexpectedly kidnapped and brought to Accra, ending up in the city's impoverished slums. Facing immense hardship and uncertainty, Amina must navigate a challenging new environment and find a way to return home, confronting numerous trials and tribulations along the way.
Azali Cast & Characters
Asana Alhassan leads the cast as Amina, with Akofa Edjeani Asiedu as Rukaya and Adjetey Anang as Akatok. Directed by Kwabena Gyansah; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kwabena Gyansah
- Asana Alhassan as Amina
- Akofa Edjeani Asiedu as Rukaya
- Adjetey Anang as Akatok
- Ama K. Abebrese as Joan
Also Starring in Azali
· 2 more- Peter Ritchie Boss
- Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye Quartey
Azali Plot Summary
What happens in Azali from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a small village in northern Ghana, a 14-year-old girl, Amina, leads a comfortable yet unexciting life alongside her mother, her grandmother Rukaya, and her uncle Akatok. Her mother dreams of a freer, brighter future for her daughter, while her grandmother pushes for a traditional path of marriage to an older man from their community. In a bid to improve Amina’s prospects, her mother unknowingly sells her to strangers, sending the young girl on a perilous journey toward the city.
Full summary
The whole story of Azali, scene by scene
Azali Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Azali.
How Well Do You Know Azali?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the 14-year-old protagonist?
Azali Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “아미나” and “O Destino de Amina”.
- Also known as
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- 아미나
- O Destino de Amina
- אמינה
- Amina
- القدر
- El destino de Amina
- Azali – Schicksal
- 闖出生天
- 孤花淚
- 迷失阿克拉
- A sors kezében
- Azali: Το Αναπόφευκτο
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- アミナの運命
- Амина
- รอยน้ำตา
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Azali FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, post-credit scenes and language of Azali, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Azali?
Azali runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Azali released?
Azali was released on October 18, 2018.
Who directed Azali?
Azali was directed by Kwabena Gyansah.
Who is in the cast of Azali?
Azali stars Asana Alhassan as Amina, Akofa Edjeani Asiedu as Rukaya and Adjetey Anang as Akatok, among 6 credited actors.
What was the budget of Azali?
Azali had a reported budget of $40,000.
Does Azali have a post-credit scene?
No. Azali has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Azali in?
The original language of Azali is Akan.
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