The Journey of the Lion

Nan
1h 30m
1992

Overview

Brother Howie is a Jamaican Rastifari who dreams of the land of his ancestors: Africa. On a journey in search of his roots and his identity he travels through three continents and (with great humor and sensitivity) discovers the world and Africa.

Country : Germany
Languages : English
Released Date: 1992-10-29

Top Billed Cast

Howard Anthony Trott

Irey Trott

Makeba Trott

Tiger

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