The Train of Salt and Sugar (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Train of Salt and Sugar is a 2016 adventure drama directed by Licínio Azevedo, starring Sabina Fonseca as Mariamu, Thiago Justino and Melanie de Vales. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $2,293 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Licínio Azevedo
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Ukbar Filmes
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Train of Salt and Sugar About?
The premise of The Train of Salt and Sugar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against the backdrop of a war-torn Mozambique in 1989, this film follows a perilous journey aboard a train connecting Nampula and Malawi. The train represents a fragile lifeline for those seeking to trade essential goods like salt for sugar. As it slowly makes its way along damaged tracks, the travelers—including frequent passenger Mariamu, a newly-assigned nurse named Rosa, and soldiers Lieutenant Taiar and Salomão—confront both danger and unexpected moments of connection amidst the ongoing conflict. Their interwoven stories explore themes of love, loss, and the harsh realities of war.
The Train of Salt and Sugar Cast & Characters
Sabina Fonseca leads the cast as Mariamu, with Thiago Justino as Salomão and Melanie de Vales as Rosa. Directed by Licínio Azevedo; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Licínio Azevedo
- Sabina Fonseca as Mariamu
- Thiago Justino as Salomão
- Melanie de Vales as Rosa
- Matamba Joaquim as Taiar
Also Starring in The Train of Salt and Sugar
· 10 more- Tonecas Xavier Herculano
- Mário Mabjaia Adriano Gil
- Absalão Maciel Baioneta
- Horácio Guiamba Josefino
- Hermelinda Simela Amélia
- António Nipita Sete Maneiras
- Abdil Juma Omar Iman
- Vítor Raposo Celeste Caravela
- Celeste Baloi Pureza
- Absalão Narduela Ascêncio
More from Licínio Azevedo
More films directed by Licínio Azevedo: Virgin Margarida and The Great Bazaar.
The Train of Salt and Sugar Plot Summary
What happens in The Train of Salt and Sugar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the midst of civil war, a train carrying passengers and cargo must push a daunting 500 miles through guerrilla-held territory toward Malawi. Early on, rain damages the track and halts progress; repairs are attempted, but a strict order to advance is held back until nightfall, when the commander known as Seven Ways [Tonecas Xavier] orders immediate departure. On board, the conductor Adriano Gil [Mário Mabjaia] observes the tense dynamics that will unfold, and the crew learns that danger can come from within as much as from the surrounding guerrilla forces.
Full summary
The whole story of The Train of Salt and Sugar, scene by scene
The Train of Salt and Sugar Box Office
The Train of Salt and Sugar grossed $2,293 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.3K
- International
- $2.3K
The Train of Salt and Sugar Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Train of Salt and Sugar.
How Well Do You Know The Train of Salt and Sugar?
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 nickname of the younger soldier who attempts to break into the cargo?
The Train of Salt and Sugar Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Comboio de Sal e Açúcar” and “Le train de sel et de sucre”.
- Also known as
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- Comboio de Sal e Açúcar
- Le train de sel et de sucre
- Comboio de Sal e Açucar
- 트레인 오브 솔트 앤 슈가
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The Train of Salt and Sugar FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Train of Salt and Sugar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Train of Salt and Sugar?
The Train of Salt and Sugar runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Train of Salt and Sugar released?
The Train of Salt and Sugar was released on August 10, 2016.
Who directed The Train of Salt and Sugar?
The Train of Salt and Sugar was directed by Licínio Azevedo.
More films by Licínio Azevedo Who is in the cast of The Train of Salt and Sugar?
The Train of Salt and Sugar stars Sabina Fonseca as Mariamu, Thiago Justino as Salomão and Melanie de Vales as Rosa, among 14 credited actors.
How much did The Train of Salt and Sugar make at the box office?
The Train of Salt and Sugar grossed $2,293 worldwide.
Does The Train of Salt and Sugar have a post-credit scene?
No. The Train of Salt and Sugar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Train of Salt and Sugar in?
The original language of The Train of Salt and Sugar is Portuguese.
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