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Rafiki
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Title: Rafiki

Release Date: 26 Sep 2018

Runtime: 1h 22m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Big World Cinema, MPM Film, AFROBUBBLEGUM, ShortCut Films, Ape&Bjørn, Rinkel Film, Razor Film Produktion, Tango Entertainment

Production Companies: Big World Cinema, MPM Film, AFROBUBBLEGUM, ShortCut Films, Ape&Bjørn, Rinkel Film, Razor Film Produktion, Tango Entertainment

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7 (144 votes)

Cast

  • Kena: Samantha Mugatsia
  • Ziki: Sheila Munyiva
  • John Mwaura: Jimmi Gathu
  • Mercy: Nini Wacera
  • Peter Okemi: Dennis Musyoka
  • Rose Okemi: Patricia Amira
  • Blacksta: Neville Misati
  • Mama Atim: Muthoni Gathecha
  • Nduta: Nice Githinji
  • Waireri: Charlie Karumi
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