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Tilefegn

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"To outsmart a protective father, a wealthy girl and her driver's best friend will turn a traditional taboo: bridal kidnapping."

2015

1h 43m

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Tilefegn (ጥለፈኝ) is an emotional Ethiopian romantic drama that tackles the weight of traditional bride kidnapping (telefa) through a modern cinematic lens. Starring the captivating Selam Tesfaye as a rich high schooler falling in love with her driver's best friend. The film follows a young couple navigating intense parental disapproval, social boundaries, and the painful clash between personal freedom and deep-rooted family expectations.

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Selam Tesfaye

Selam Tesfaye

Lidya

Kassahun Fesseha

Kassahun Fesseha

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Directed by: Mulualem Getachew

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