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Critic Simran Hans
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...finds poetry in the punishing, monotonous graft of one man’s trade.

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In the heart of Africa, a young man named Kabwita embarks on a grueling journey to provide for his family. With determination and perseverance, he crafts charcoal from a fallen tree and loads it onto his bicycle, pedaling 50 km to the nearest city to sell it. Despite facing extortion and low prices, Kabwita hopes to earn enough to buy roofing iron for a better home for his family, who currently roast rats for food. Along the way, he encounters a religious meeting that offers a glimmer of hope in the face of adversity. Will Kabwita's resilience and resourcefulness be enough to secure a brighter future for his loved ones?

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Makala was released in theaters on August 24, 2018.