The Children Of The Noon
Global Cultures
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1h 47m
At Kenya’s Nchiru AIDS orphanage, daily routines mark time. Amidst the children's cheerful patter, death lurks in the shadows. They grapple with the loss of parents and an exhausting struggle against HIV. This beautifully composed film is a moving, quietly gripping exploration of coming-of-age in rural Africa and the profound impact of the AIDS epidemic.
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