Tilefegn
To outsmart a protective father, a wealthy girl and her driver's best friend will turn a traditional taboo: bridal kidnapping.
Overview
Tilefegn (ጥለፈኝ) is an emotional Ethiopian romantic drama that tackles the weight of traditional bride kidnapping (telefa) through a modern cinematic lens. Starring the captivating Selam Tesfaye as a rich high schooler falling in love with her driver's best friend. The film follows a young couple navigating intense parental disapproval, social boundaries, and the painful clash between personal freedom and deep-rooted family expectations.
Details
- Director
- Original title
- ጥለፈኝ
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 16, 2015
- Original language
- English
Cast
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