Rafiki
BFI London Film Festival Release Date:
Saturday 13th October 2018
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Starring:
Samantha Mugatsia, Neville Misati, Nice Githinji, Charlie Karumi, Muthoni Gathecha and Vitalis Waweru
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Produced By:
Claire Gadea, Wanuri Kahiu, Marie-Pierre Macia, Steven Markovitz, Verona Meier, Gerhard Meixner, Roman Paul, Tamsin Ranger, Georges Schoucair, Reinier Selen and Ruben Thorkildsen
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. Inspried by Monica Arac de Nyeko's "Jambula Tree", which chronicles a story of two girls in love in Uganda, "Rafiki" challenges deep rooted cynicism about same sex relationships among actors, crew, friends, and family in Kenya.