Plot — What is Hollow City about?
A group of children, fleeing the war, is taken to Luanda accompanied by a nun. When they reach the aeroplane, 12-year-old N'Dala decides to leave the group and to reconnoitre the city. The nun then starts her unceasing quest for the missing boy. N'Dala, only carrying a textile bag and a doll made of wire, walks through the busy streets filled with people and traffic. Later he finds the tranquility of the island off the coast, where he meets the old fisherman Antonio, with whom he becomes friends. Not much later, he meets the lively, whimsical Zé, who is a little older than he is. N'Dala starts to experience the city and its inhabitants as increasingly forbidding and he would most like to return to the countryside from whence he came. Then he meets Joka, a fringe figure who persuades him to help with a robbery in exchange for money. With this film, Maria Joao Ganga wanted to provide a realistic sketch of the bitter political situation in Angola. One of her most important motivations ...
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | PT |
| Runtime | 90 min |
| Audience Score | 61% (6.1/10, 9 votes) |
Hollow City — FAQ
Is Hollow City worth watching? Hollow City holds a 6.1/10 rating from 9 viewers. A group of children, fleeing the war, is taken to Luanda accompanied by a nun. When they reach the aeroplane, 12-year-old N'Dala decides to leave the group and to reconnoitre the city. The nun then starts her unceasing q
Who directed Hollow City? Directed by Maria João Ganga.
Who is in the cast of Hollow City? It stars João Roldan, Domingos Fernandes Fonseca, Júlia Botelho, Ana Bustorff, Raúl Rosário, Custodio Francisco and more.
Where can I stream Hollow City? Streaming availability for Hollow City is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Hollow City release? It released in 2004.
