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

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 48M

Director : Simon Buis

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Rago Daoe
Rago Daoe
Greedy father
Hadji Dasa
Hadji Dasa
Drover
Ria Rago
Ria Rago
Brave girl
Dapo Doki
Dapo Doki
Passionate lover
J.M. Kannoo
J.M. Kannoo
Physician
Enga Padi
Enga Padi
Mother

Crews

Simon Buis
Simon Buis
Director
Piet Beltjens
Piet Beltjens
Director of Photography

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