Main Plot
While serving a five-year sentence for a violent crime, a 12-year-old boy sues his parents for neglect.
Capernaum | 2018
Directed by: Nadine Labaki
Characters
- Zain Al Rafeea plays the character Zain, a young boy who sues his parents for giving him life in Capernaum.
- Zain, played by Yordanos Shiferaw, is the main character in Capernaum, a young boy who sues his parents for giving him life.
- Boluwatife Treasure Bankole's character is Zain, a young boy who sues his parents for giving him life in Capernaum.
Ending
(*spoilers*)
In the ending of Capernaum, Zain is in court for stabbing a man. He pleads guilty but demands to sue his parents for giving birth to him in such a harsh environment. The court case highlights the systemic issues and neglect faced by children like Zain. Eventually, the judge rules in favor of Zain, acknowledging his right to sue his parents. The film ends with Zain leaving the courthouse, symbolizing his newfound freedom and hope for a better future.