Overview
Denis Mukwege, a Congolese doctor, pastor and future Nobel Peace Prize laureate, meets Guy Cadière, a Belgian surgeon and atheist. Despite their differences, they unite for a common purpose: to restore the bodies and dignity of thousands of women who have been used as weapons of war in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Director and cast
- Marie-Hélène Roux Director
- Isaach de Bankolé as Denis Mukwege
- Vincent Macaigne as Guy-Bernard Cadière
- Manon Bresch as Maia Cadière
- Babetida Sadjo as Blanche
- Déborah Lukumuena as Busara
- Joely Mbundu as Hatia
- Yves-Marina Gnahoua as Kymia Mukwege
- Soliane Moisset as Florence
- Kody Kim as Jeff
- Nadège Ouedraogo as Dr.Astrid
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