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Sugar Cane Alley 1983

Runtime

103 mins

Language

French

French

Set in early‑1930s Martinique, young José and his grandmother live in a cane‑cutting village where workers barely earn enough and the overseer punishes any mistake. José studies relentlessly, passes an exam and wins a partial scholarship to attend school in Fort‑de‑France. To afford the tuition, they relocate to the capital, hoping city life will ease his education.

Set in early‑1930s Martinique, young José and his grandmother live in a cane‑cutting village where workers barely earn enough and the overseer punishes any mistake. José studies relentlessly, passes an exam and wins a partial scholarship to attend school in Fort‑de‑France. To afford the tuition, they relocate to the capital, hoping city life will ease his education.

Does Sugar Cane Alley have end credit scenes?

No!

Sugar Cane Alley does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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