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Following a determined Congolese father, Emmanuel Gras’ documentary Makala portrays Kasongo’s relentless efforts to provide for his family. Driven by the dream of building a home, he undertakes a difficult journey to sell handcrafted charcoal. The film follows him as he navigates challenging landscapes and fluctuating markets, facing hardship in his pursuit of a more secure future for his loved ones.

Following a determined Congolese father, Emmanuel Gras’ documentary Makala portrays Kasongo’s relentless efforts to provide for his family. Driven by the dream of building a home, he undertakes a difficult journey to sell handcrafted charcoal. The film follows him as he navigates challenging landscapes and fluctuating markets, facing hardship in his pursuit of a more secure future for his loved ones.

Does Makala have end credit scenes?

No!

Makala does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Makala

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71

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Rotten Tomatoes
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88%

TOMATOMETER

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78%

User Score

IMDb

7.6 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

69

%

User Score

Letterboxd

2.7

From 20 fan ratings

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