Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, Jimmi Gathu, Nini Wacera, Dennis Musyoka, Patricia Amira, Neville Misati, Muthoni Gathecha
Original language
English
First release
September 26, 2018 (France)
Setting
Nairobi
Crew
Screenplay
Jenna Cato Bass, Wanuri Kahiu
Producer
Steven Markovitz
Cinematography
Christopher Wessels
Editing
Isabelle Dedieu
Québec / French
Québec classification
General
Classification date
April 25, 2019
Trailer
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Festival History
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2019 generic
- AFI Fest 2018 generic - New Auteurs
- Cannes Film Festival 2018 generic
- São Paulo International Film Festival 2018 generic
- Sydney Film Festival 2018 generic - Features ★ Audience Award, Best Narrative Feature (3rd)
- Toronto International Film Festival 2018 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | France | September 26, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | September 26, 2018 |
| Streaming | Switzerland | October 3, 2018 |
| Theatrical | United States | April 19, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | October 24, 2019 |
| Streaming | Japan | November 9, 2019 |
Full credits
| Director | Wanuri Kahiu |
| 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), Mburu Kimani (Delivery Truck Driver), Jane Wachu (Tuktuk Driver), Priscilla Wanjiku (Mrs. Machoko), Mary Wanjiku (Mrs. Ngugi), Edwin Owino (Otemi Rally Leader), Derrick Assetto (Police), Juliette Achieng' (Police), Justin Mirichii (Security Guard) |
| Screenplay | Jenna Cato Bass, Wanuri Kahiu |
| Producer | Steven Markovitz |
| Executive producer | Tim Headington |
| Cinematography | Christopher Wessels |
| Editing | Isabelle Dedieu |
| Production design | Arya Lalloo |
| Sound | Noemi Hampel |
| Costumes | Wambui Thimba |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (CC0-1.0)
