Rafiki / a Big World Cinema/AfroBubbleGum production in co-production with MPM Film, Schortcut Films, Ape&Bjørn, Rinkel Film, Razor Film in association with Tango Entertainment ; a Wanuri Kahiu film ; writers, Wanuri Kahiu, Jenna Bass ; producer, Steven Markovitz ; director, Wanuri Kahiu.
Based on the short story Jambula tree by Monica Arac de Nyeko. Produced as a motion picture in 2018. This is a recorded DVD and may not play in all DVD players or computer drives. Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, Neville Misati, Nice Githinji, Patricia Amira, Charlie Karumi, Muthoni Gathecha, Jimmi Gathu, Vitalis Waweru.
Summary:
"Bursting with the colorful street style & music of Nairobi's vibrant youth culture, Rafiki is a tender love story between two young women in a country that still criminalizes homosexuality. Kena and Ziki have long been told that 'good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives'--but they yearn for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls encourage each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, Kena and Ziki must choose between happiness and safety"--Container.
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