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The Lion at My Back

20261h 46mTonia Mishiali

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Mariama, an asylum-seeker from Senegal, has just turned 18. Stella, at first glance a withdrawn woman in her 40s, has recently decided to break free from the clutches of addiction and to give her life a fresh start. In their attempt at finding their place in a world where nothing comes for free, the two women meet and form an unexpectedly strong bond.

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What is The Lion at My Back (2026) about?

Mariama, an asylum-seeker from Senegal, has just turned 18. Stella, at first glance a withdrawn woman in her 40s, has recently decided to break free from the clutches of addiction and to give her life a fresh start. In their attempt at finding their place in a world where nothing comes for free, the two women meet and form an unexpectedly strong bond.

Who stars in The Lion at My Back?

The Lion at My Back stars Sokhna Diallo (Mariama), Elena Kallinikou (Stella), Prokopis Agathokleous (The Suit), Herodotos Miltiadous (Pantelis), Giorgos Kyriacou (Maledom). The film was directed by Tonia Mishiali.

How long is The Lion at My Back?

The Lion at My Back has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2026.

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