Enchained (2020)

In this lush historical drama set in 1916 Ethiopia Gobeze is a timid peaceloving literature student who has dedicated his life to studying Sem Ina Werq riddles with dual meaning After spending years searching for his first love Aleme who was abducted seven years earlier he finally finds her married to Gonite a wealthy judge and landlord When Gonite catches the two reunited lovers a fight ensues Following tradition the feuding men are bound together and side by side must make the long journey to stand trial in the royal court