The Return

1974•1h 28m•6.0/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.0/10(1)

"The Return" deals with rural exodus, the return to the land, the antagonism between two worlds: that of urban dwellers and of the rural areas deeply rooted in tradition. Ranaivo lives in Antananarivo. To make ends meet, he sells ice lollies. his father, Ratovo, comes to the capital to ask for his son’s help. he needs money to organize the turning of the dead ceremony. After the village celebration, Ranaivo decides to leave the capital and emigrates to the highlands where everything is open to those who want to get back to the land.

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Production

Tana Films

Language

MG

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Nivo Harimalala

Gabriel Rakotomavo

Georges Rakotondramora

André Rakotondranera

Marie Edwige Rasoarilala

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