Rafiki

Rafiki

"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,... More
1h22m South Africa/Kenya/France/Netherlands/Germany/Norw 2018
Subtitles
繁體中文 简体中文 English
Tags
Lesbian Romance Coming-of-Age Africa Movies

Synopsis

"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.

"It's a film that is rushing with energy and life."-Adam Graham, Detroit News

Rotten Tomatoes 94% high rating!

Details

Country
South AfricaKenyaFranceNetherlandsGermanyNorw
Language
EnglishSwahili
Director
Wanuri Kahiu
Cast
Samantha MugatsiaNeville MisatiNice Githinji
Awards & Selections
Cannes Film Festival 2018, Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival 2018, Toronto International Film Festival 2018
Review
A lyrical ode to finding a kindred spirit

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