Tears of Joy (Ghana: 1996)

Director

Veronica Quarshie

Cast list

Monica Quarcoopome

Kwesi Koomson

MacJordan Amartey

Grace Nortey

Fidelia Famiyeh

Ida-Maizie Famiyeh

Pius Famiyeh

Juliet Asante

Credits

Producer: Pius Famiyeh

Screenplay: Pius Famiyeh

Synopsis

This film is about the complications of greedy brothers who fight for power of the family. When one of the chief family members kills a member of the family, Asamoah, the plan goes entirely wrong. Originally, the goal was to chase Asamoah’s wife and two children, and take possession of his property. However, Benthum, Asamoah’s successor, fights back and opposes but they all eventually flee the city. The family discovers the harsh living conditions and will have to survive against gangsters in south France but they ultimately have to come face to face with the law.

Reviews

Carmela Garritano, African Video Movies and Global Desires: A Ghanaian History. (Chapter from book)

Academic Articles:

Carmela Garritano. African Video Movies and Global Desires: A Ghanaian History. Athens, OH: Ohio University Press, 2013. Project MUSE. Web. 14 Apr. 2014. <http://muse.jhu.edu/>.

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