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Ria Rago: The Heroine of the Ndona Valley (1930)

The parents of Christian girl Ria Rago have arranged for her to marry Dapo, a Muslim. She refuses and, after a beating, flees to the mission sisters who offer her a safe haven. Her father and his cronies aren't long in finding her, however, and she is taken back into the kampong. After months of torture, Ria still won't give in. She escapes again and manages to reach the mission post where she collapses. On the brink of death, she is administered the last rites. Ria's father decides to call off the marriage and returns the dowry to Dapo. On her deathbed Rita forgives her parents.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Rago DaoeRago DaoeGreedy father
  • Photo of Hadji DasaHadji DasaDrover
  • Photo of Ria RagoRia RagoBrave girl
  • Photo of Dapo DokiDapo DokiPassionate lover
  • Photo of J.M. KannooJ.M. KannooPhysician
  • Photo of Enga PadiEnga PadiMother

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