Film
Rafiki
2018 · 1h 22m · Drama · Romance
- IMDb
- 6.8
- Rotten Tomatoes
- 94%
- Metacritic
- 68
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Overview
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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Cast
Samantha Mugatsia
Kena
Sheila Munyiva
Ziki
Jimmi Gathu
John Mwaura
Nini Wacera
Mercy
Dennis Musyoka
Peter Okemi
Patricia Amira
Rose Okemi
Neville Misati
Blacksta
Muthoni Gathecha
Mama Atim
Nice Githinji
Nduta
Charlie Karumi
Waireri
Vitalis Waweru
Tom
Hellen Aura
Elizabeth
Leila Weema
Elizabeth's Friend
Githae Njogu
Pastor
Patricia Kihoro
Josephine
Stephen Ruiru
Motorbike Passenger
Crew
- Wanuri KahiuDirector · Writer
- Jenna Cato BassWriter
- Steven MarkovitzProducer
- Tim HeadingtonExecutive Producer
- Christopher WesselsDirector of Photography
- Isabelle DedieuEditor
- Nini WaceraCasting
Media
Details
- Release date
- September 26, 2018
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Rated
- 12
- Revenue
- $181,316
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
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