

Sisters in Law
2005-09-03 · 104 min · ★ 7.1
Set in Kumba in South West Cameroon Sisters in Law follows Adultery, Rape and Abuse cases led by a Female Judge.
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- Directors
- Florence Ayisi, Kim Longinotto
- Production companies
- Vixen Films
- Countries
- Cameroon, United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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