Children of the Mountain
2016, English. Directed by Priscilla Anany.
Against the picturesque Ghanaian backdrop, Children of the Mountain is an honest exploration of a mother’s will in the face of much adversity. When her baby is born with a cleft lip, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome, Essuman is led to believe that she has a ‘dirty womb.’ Her promising future as a wife and mother is shattered as her lover disowns her and the community eyes her with suspicion.
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- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Children of the Mountain runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Children of the Mountain isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 April 2016. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Children of the Mountain?
If you liked Children of the Mountain, try The Safety of Objects, Hounddog, Bastard Out of Carolina.
Who directed Children of the Mountain?
Children of the Mountain (2016) was directed by Priscilla Anany and stars Rukiyat Masud, Adjetey Anang, Bex.