Awards

Canada

The horror of a young girl's life when taken from her village by rebels to be trained as a child soldier is depicted through scenes of Congo warfare, softened by the sweet innocence of a youthful love. Komona, the girl and war witch, escapes this existence to provide a message of redeeming hope.

Canada

Canada

"This indelible character study of a girl who becomes a woman before our eyes in the midst of harrowing war gives words to the unspeakable. Riveting, heartbreaking, vivid, and eloquent, the movie balances scenes of crazy enemy hatred with moments of luminous private love."

"A nonprofessional actress, this remarkable young woman-barely a teenager when the movie was shot-so fully inhabits her role that there are no borders to her stunning performance, no distance at all between the actress and the unforgettable character Komona."