Life in the African country of Mali in the 1990s is vividly highlighted in this mild drama. In the story, a young forest ranger who sees that his work holds the key to the future of his country (through reforestation) is disgusted at the short-sighted, money-grubbing ways of his superiors. He has a much better relationship with local villagers than with his agency's bosses. As the movie opens, the...

Two women rebel against the traditions of a village society.

A young brother and sister try to balance school and their menial jobs in order to be able to continue their education and so that their impoverished family can make ends meet.

Two women rebel against the traditions of a village society.