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Pape Aly Diop
Khalilou / Leila
2025•1h 23m•Released•WO
Timpi Tampa
Overview
After his mother develops cancer from dépigmentation, Khalilou fights toxic beauty standards. Disguised as Leila, he enters the "Miss Students" pageant, where light skin reigns, to give dark-skinned girls a chance to shine.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
May 9, 2025
Runtime
1h 23m
Rating
5.7 / 10
Votes
3
Budget
Not available
Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
1.9
The Swinging Light
Cast
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Yacine Sow Dumon
Fatima
Awa Djiga Kané
Khalilou's Mother / Rama
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Fatoumata Aidara Sarr
Maty
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Nouroudine Diallo
Abdel
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Jean Pierre Coly
Assane
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Aissata Ba
Fatou
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Sanou Samb
Aminata Ndeye
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Diariétou Gagne Bamba Mbow
Maimouna
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Fatim Rosalie Niang
Aicha
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Papa Madiodio Ndiaye
Khalilou's Father
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