Yared Zelekes remarkable feature debut tells the story of young Ephraim, a half-Jewish, Ethiopian boy who is sent by his father to live among distant relatives after his mothers death. Ephraim uses his cooking skills to carve out a place among his cousins, but when his uncle decides that his beloved sheep must be sacrificed for the next religious feast, he hatches a plan to save the animal and return home. Beautifully shot against the majestic backdrop of Ethiopias Ethiopias southern mountains, LAMB is an affecting tale about what people will risk in order to take.