Rafiki

DIRECTOR

Wanuri Kahiu

RUN TIME

82 Minutes

LANGUAGE

Arabic, Swahili

YEAR

2018

Country

Lebanon, France, Germany, Norway, Kenya, The Netherlands, South Africa

English Subtitles

Yes

Genre

Arthouse, Drama

Cast

Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, Neville Misati

Classification

Restricted to persons aged 18 and over unless accompanied by an adult

Synopsis

This film was co-produced in Lebanon, representing the contribution of Lebanese production in international cinema.

“Good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives,” but Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety.

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