The Train of Salt and Sugar
movie

An African Western
Released August 10, 2016
Overview
In 1989, Mozambique is a country ruined by civil war. The train that connects Nampula to Malawi is the only hope for people willing to risk their lives to exchange a few bags of salt for sugar. Running slowly over sabotaged tracks, the journey is filled with obstacles and violence. Mariamu, a frequent traveler, shares her trip with her friend Rosa, a nurse who is going to her new hospital, living the reality of war for the first time, Lieutenant Taiar, who only knows the reality of his military life, and another soldier, Salomão, with whom he doesn’t get along. Amongst bullets and laughter, stories of love and war unfold as the train advances towards the next stop.
Runtime
1h 33m
Origin Country
Mozambique
Original Language
Portuguese
Original Title
Comboio de Sal e Açucar
Status
Released
Production Countries
- Mozambique
- France
- Portugal
- South Africa
- Brazil
Spoken Languages
- Português (Portuguese)
Production Companies

Ukbar Filmes
Mozambique

Ébano Multimédia
Mozambique

Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique
Mozambique

Eurimages
Mozambique






