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Rafiki (2019)
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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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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Genre:Drama, Romance
Directed By:Wanuri Kahiu
Written By:Wanuri Kahiu, Jenna Cato Bass
In Theaters:4/19/2019
Box Office:$181,316
Runtime:82 minutes
Studio:Big World Cinema, MPM Film, AFROBUBBLEGUM, ShortCut Films, Ape&Bjørn, Rinkel Film, Razor Film Produktion, Tango Entertainment
Cast
Wanuri Kahiu
Director
Wanuri Kahiu
Director
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