Adoption movie poster

Adoption

January 3, 2003

Originally released in 2003. Adoption is a feature film. directed by Tatek Tadesse.

Starring Meseret Mebrate, Tesfu Birhanne, and Fikadu T/Mariam

Synopsis

Tatek Tadesse's now classic 2003 "Gudifecha", had a deeper exploration of social issues, and the widely held Ethiopian practices of keeping family secrets. It is the story of a young child from poor peasant family adopted by a middleclass family and his adoptive sister. Their seemingly a brother-and sister relationship into a love affair is both clandestine and exciting, when they realize that they are not biologically related.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 3, 2003 23 years ago
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Language AM Original language
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Country Ethiopia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
AM

Production Companies

  • Combe Pictures
  • Black Lion Film Production

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adoption about?

Tatek Tadesse's now classic 2003 "Gudifecha", had a deeper exploration of social issues, and the widely held Ethiopian practices of keeping family secrets. It is the story of a young child from poo...

Who directed Adoption?

Adoption was directed by Tatek Tadesse.

When was Adoption released?

Adoption was released on January 3, 2003 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Adoption?

The main cast of Adoption includes Meseret Mebrate, Tesfu Birhanne, Fikadu T/Mariam, Fikirte Getahun, Belaynesh Amede.