Movie Details
Status: Released
Genres: Drama
Released: 2010
Release Date: 04/03/2010 (Kenya)
Country: KenyaGermany
Language: Swahili
Age Rating: –
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Synopsis
A Dedicated Son. A Lost Father. A Magical Journey.
14-year-old Abila lives with his parents in Kibera, one of the largest slums in East Africa. One morning the teenager discovers his father ill and delirious. Someone has stolen his soul, mumbles the father. Abila is shocked and confused but wants to help his father and goes in search of the right remedy. Supported by his girlfriend Shiku, he embarks on an adventurous journey that leads him right to the heart of the microcosm that is his hometown. from Wikipedia
Crew
Directed by: Hawa Essuman
Screenplay by: Billy Kahora
Produced by: Tom Tykwer Marie Steinmann Ginger Wilson Guy Wilson Verena Rahmig Sarika Hemi Lakhani
Cinematography: Christian Almesberger
Edited by: Ng'ethe Gitungo
Music by: Xaver von Treyer
Starring: Samson Odhiambo Leila Dayan Opou Krysteen Savane
Cast
Samson Odhiambo | as | Abila |
Leila Dayan Opou | as | Shiku |
Krysteen Savane | as | Nyawawa |
Frank Kimani | as | Macharia |
Joab Ogolla | as | Abi's Father |
Lucy Gachanja | as | Abi's Mother |
Katherine Damaris | as | Aunt Susan |
Kevin Onyango Omondi | as | Bojo |
Calvin Shikuku Odhiambo | as | Kaka |
Nordeen Abdulghani | as | Willie |
Ginger Wilson | as | Claire |
McLean Wilson | as | Amy |
Jomo Wilson | as | Rafael |
Nick Reding | as | Brian |
Godfrey Ojiambo | as | Thief |
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