Sweetness in the Belly (2019)
Sweetness in the Belly is a 2019 drama movie directed by Zeresenay Mehari, with a running time of 1h 51m. It stars Dakota Fanning, Wunmi Mosaku and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
Orphaned in Africa as a child, Lilly escapes to England as a refugee, fleeing civil war in Ethiopia. Lost in this cold new world, Lilly embraces the immigrant community in London, attempting to reunite people with their scattered families. But as her friend Amina discovers, Lilly's mission isn't purely selfless: a passionate lost love affair is revealed.
Quick answers
What is Sweetness in the Belly about?
Orphaned in Africa as a child, Lilly escapes to England as a refugee, fleeing civil war in Ethiopia. Lost in this cold new world, Lilly embraces the immigrant community in London, attempting to reunite people with their scattered families. But as her friend Amina discovers, Lilly's mission isn't purely selfless: a passionate lost love affair is revealed.
When was Sweetness in the Belly released?
Sweetness in the Belly was released on 6 September 2019.
How long is Sweetness in the Belly?
Sweetness in the Belly runs 1h 51m.
Who made Sweetness in the Belly?
Sweetness in the Belly was directed by Zeresenay Mehari.
Where can I watch Sweetness in the Belly?
Sweetness in the Belly is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Fawesome and Hoopla.
Where to watch Sweetness in the Belly
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus
Watch free: Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, Xumo Play
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Dakota Fanning as Lilly Mitchell Abdal
- Wunmi Mosaku as Amina Mergessa
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Dr. Aziz Abdul Nasser
- Kunal Nayyar as Dr. Robin Sathi
- Rafael Goncalves as Ahmed Mergessa
- Chris McHallem as Immigration Officer
- Denis Conway as Officer Capps
- Molly McCann as Young Lilly
- Gavin Drea as Philip Mitchell
- Sophie Kennedy Clark as Alice Mitchell
- Estad Tewfik Yusuf Mohamed as The Great Abdal
- Sharon Coade as Shelter Worker