Wanuri Kahiu
as Director
Rafiki
English,Filipino,Français,Indonesian,Русский,اَلْعَرَبِيَّةُ,اُردُو,বাংলা
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Description
The drama film Rafiki, starring Samantha Mugatsia, Neville Misati, Nice Githinji, etc., directed by Wanuri Kahiu, was released on April 19, 2019 in Kenya. It tells the story of "Good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives," but Kena and Ziki long for something more. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety. This is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 83 minutes and its worldwide box office is not listed in the available detail data. It has received a rating of 6.8/10 from 3,578 viewers.
Top Cast
Samantha Mugatsia
as Kena Mwaura
Neville Misati
as Blacksta
Nice Githinji
as Nduta
Charlie Karumi
as Waireri
Muthoni Gathecha
as Mama Atim
Vitalis Waweru
as Tom
Sheila Munyiva
as Ziki Okemi
Mellen Aura
as Elizabeth
Leila Weema
as Elizabeth's Friend
Jimmy Gathu
as John Mwaura
Nini Wacera
as Mercy
Stephen Ruiru
as Motorbike Passenger
Mburu Kimani
as Delivery Truck Driver
Githae Njogu
as Pastor
Dennis Musyoka
as Peter Okemi
Patricia Amira
as Rose Okemi
Patricia Kihoro
as Josephine
Jane Wachu
as Tuktuk Driver
Wanuri Kahiu
as Writer
Jenna Cato Bass
as Writer
Monica Arac de Nyeko
as Writer
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Filming Location
127A Smithfield Road, Frederiksted, Virgin Islands
Production
Castle Rock Entertainment
Award
21 wins & 43 nominations total
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User Review
amazing story of love
An art of work
well Im glad Kenya has done this .. but I have ideas on how to make it a series
so relatable 😭
gay 🗑 🚮
It's so good should be series
Good movie!
Good movie!
Good movie!
Good movie!
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