Xalé (2022) on Netflix
Fifteen-year-old Awa studies in Dakar while her twin brother Adama dreams of Europe. When their grandmother dies, the twins live with their uncle Atoumane, who marries Fatou against her wishes.
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Awa and her twin brother Adama are fifteen and live in Dakar. Awa puts her attention on school, while Adama dreams of emigrating to Europe. When their grandmother dies, the twins pass into the care of their uncle Atoumane. The grandmother's wish was for the family to stay united, so Atoumane and his cousin Fatou agree to marry. Fatou does not love Atoumane and resists the match. The marriage is not consummated, and Atoumane grows tired of the waiting.
