Rafiki (2018) Kenya, South Africa, Germany, Netherlands, France, Norway, Lebanon, UK
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Director:Wanuri Kahiu
Studio:Big World Cinema
Writer:Wanuri Kahiu, Jenna Cato Bass
Rating:6.4 (1,023 votes)
Date Added:2019-08-12
Awards:16 wins & 16 nominations
Genre:Drama, Romance
IMDb:8286894
Duration:83
Aspect Ratio:2.35 : 1
Languages:English, Swahili
LAC code:4000101337
DVD or VHS:DVD
Original:original
Wanuri Kahiu  ...  (Director)
Wanuri Kahiu, Jenna Cato Bass  ...  (Writer)
 
Samantha Mugatsia  ...  Kena Mwaura
Neville Misati  ...  Blacksta
Nice Githinji  ...  Nduta
Charlie Karumi  ...  Waireri
Muthoni Gathecha  ...  Mama Atim
Vitalis Waweru  ...  Tom
Sheila Munyiva  ...  Ziki Okemi
Mellen Aura  ...  Elizabeth
Leila Weema  ...  Elizabeth's Friend
Jimmy Gathu  ...  John Mwaura
Nini Wacera  ...  Mercy
Stephen Ruiru  ...  Motorbike Passenger
Mburu Kimani  ...  Delivery Truck Driver
Githae Njogu  ...  Pastor
Dennis Musyoka  ...  Peter Okemi
Summary: 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. Inspried by Monica Arac de Nyeko's "Jambula Tree", which chronicles a story of two girls in love in Uganda, "Rafiki" challenges deep rooted cynicism about same sex relationships among actors, crew, friends, and family in Kenya.