Under the Sign of Voodoo

A young man having omitted to make the ritual offerings of voodoo, suffers the wrath of the spirits.

Cast

Gratien Zossou

as Codjo

Evelyne Domingo

as Assiba

René Eouagnignon

as Le cousin

Janvier Ouangni

as Le père de Codjo

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