Rafiki (2018)
1h 22m
Running Time
September 26, 2018Release Date
Rafiki (2018)
1h 22m
Running Time
September 26, 2018Release Date
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Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.








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Cast & Crew.

Samantha Mugatsia
Kena

Sheila Munyiva
Ziki

Jimmi Gathu
John Mwaura

Nini Wacera
Mercy / Casting

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

Wanuri Kahiu
Director / Co-Producer / Writer

Ruben Thorkildsen
Co-Producer

Roman Paul
Co-Producer

Reinier Selen
Co-Producer

Isabelle Dedieu
Editor

Gerhard Meixner
Co-Producer

Ronelle Loots
Additional Editing

Simeon Pabst
Dialogue Editor

Steven Markovitz
Producer

Georges Schoucair
Co-Producer

Tobias Bilz
Dialogue Editor

Marius van Graan
Additional Camera

Adrian Baumeister
Dialogue Editor

Marie-Pierre Macia
Co-Producer

Arya Lalloo
Production Design

Tim Headington
Executive Producer

Monica Arac de Nyeko
Short Story

Jenna Cato Bass
Writer

Frédéric Salles
Sound Recordist

Christopher Wessels
Director of Photography

Mike Chege
First Assistant Camera

Faith Mumo
Assistant Editor

Suki Kibunguri
Makeup Artist

Carol Sunday
Hairstylist

Lwanda Jawar
Stunt Coordinator

Placzkowska Katarzyna
Foley Editor

Marie Pascaud
Assistant Editor

Wambui Thimba
Costume Design

Corne Gildenhuys
Assistant Editor

Noemi Hampel
Sound Designer

Fabrice Philip
Boom Operator

Jacek Wiśniewski
Foley Artist
Media.






Details.
Release DateSeptember 26, 2018
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 22m
Box Office$181,316
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
black lgbt
lgbt
Wiki.
Rafiki (Swahili for 'friend') is a 2018 Kenyan drama film directed by Wanuri Kahiu. Rafiki is the story of romance that grows between two young women, Kena and Ziki, amidst family and political pressures around LGBT rights in Kenya. The film had its international premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival; it was the first Kenyan film to be screened at the festival.
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