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Rafiki

2018-09-26 · 82 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Romance

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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Production details

Directors
Wanuri Kahiu
Production companies
Big World Cinema, MPM Film, AFROBUBBLEGUM, ShortCut Films, Ape&Bjørn, Rinkel Film, Razor Film Produktion, Tango Entertainment
Countries
Germany, Netherlands, France, Norway, United States of America, South Africa, Belgium
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 181,316

Top Cast

Samantha MugatsiaSamantha MugatsiaKena
Sheila MunyivaSheila MunyivaZiki
Jimmi GathuJohn Mwaura
Nini WaceraMercy
Dennis MusyokaPeter Okemi
Patricia AmiraRose Okemi
Neville MisatiBlacksta
Muthoni GathechaMama Atim
Nice GithinjiNduta
Charlie KarumiCharlie KarumiWaireri
Vitalis WaweruTom
Hellen AuraElizabeth
Leila WeemaElizabeth's Friend
Githae NjoguPastor
Patricia KihoroJosephine
Stephen RuiruMotorbike Passenger
Mburu KimaniDelivery Truck Driver
Jane WachuTuktuk Driver
Priscilla WanjikuMrs. Machoko
Mary WanjikuMrs. Ngugi

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