The Story of Mariama

The Story of Mariama

Original Title: Mariama La Tariko
Release: 2013

Mariama is the best student in her village and has a bright future. Her parents dream of sending her to America. But a predatory teacher and the malevolence of patriarchy threaten to derail it all.

Cast

Isatou Jatta

Isatou Jatta

Mariama
Mariama Bojang

Mariama Bojang

Anty
Binta Manjang

Binta Manjang

Mother
Gibbriel Janneh

Gibbriel Janneh

Father
Musa Konteh

Musa Konteh

Teacher
Kaddy Manjang

Kaddy Manjang

Friend
Lamin Touray

Lamin Touray

Doctor
Musa Jassey

Musa Jassey

Rescuer
Bakary Bajo

Bakary Bajo

Streetboy 1
Abdul Aziz Jouf

Abdul Aziz Jouf

Streetboy 2
Demba Jammeh

Demba Jammeh

Policeman
Botto S. Bojang

Botto S. Bojang

Story Listener 1
Fatou Cham

Fatou Cham

Story Listener 2
Mattar Jabang

Mattar Jabang

Story Listener 3
Ebrima Assoul

Ebrima Assoul

Ebrima Child
Awa .m. Lowe

Awa .m. Lowe

Student 1
Fatou Touray

Fatou Touray

Student 2
Arokey Touray

Arokey Touray

Student 3
Abdoulie Njie

Abdoulie Njie

Student 4
Abdou Manneh

Abdou Manneh

Student 5