Difret (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2014, Difret is a drama film directed by Zeresenay Mehari, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Three hours outside of Addis Ababa, a bright 14-year-old girl is on her way home from school when men on horses swoop in and kidnap her. The brave Hirut grabs a rifle and tries to escape, but ends up shooting her would-be husband. In her village the practice of abduction into marriage is common and one of Ethiopia’s oldest traditions. Meaza Ashenafi, an empowered and tenacious young lawyer, arrives from the city to represent Hirut and argue that she acted in self defense. Meaza boldly embarks on a collision course between enforcing civil authority and abiding by customary law, risking the ongoing work of her women’s legal aid practice to save Hirut’s life.
Who’s in it. Difret stars Meron Getnet, Tizita Hagere, Haregewine Assefa and Brook Sheferaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Difret has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $49.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Difret page.
If you liked it. Fans of Difret tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Difret (2014)?
- In GB, Difret is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Difret worth watching?
- Difret holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Difret?
- Difret stars Meron Getnet, Tizita Hagere, Haregewine Assefa, Brook Sheferaw and Mekonen Laeake.
- When was Difret released?
- Difret was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.