Storyline
Martinique, in the early 1930s. Young José and his grandmother live in a small village. Nearly everyone works cutting cane and barely earning a living. The overseer can fine a worker for the smallest infraction. The way to advance is to do well in school. José studies hard and succeeds in an exam allowing him to attend school in the capital. With only a partial scholarship, the tuition is very costly. José and his grandmother move to Fort-de-France to make José's studies easier...
Cast & Crew
GC
Garry Cadenat
Jose
Lead
Darling Légitimus
M'Man Tine
DS
Douta Seck
Medouze
JB
Joby Barnabé
Monsieur Saint-Louis
FC
Francisco Charles
Le Géreur
MF
Marie-Ange Farot
Madame Saint Louis
MD
Marie-Jo Descas
La mère de Léopold
HM
Henri Melon
Monsieur Roc - l'instituteur
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Euzhan Palcy's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Sugar Cane Alley is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
