eVideo
hoopla Instant
Rafiki
Year
2018
Language
SWAHILI (ENGLISH subtitles)
Duration
1h 23m
Rating
NR
CC
Performers
Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, Patricia Amira, Dennis Musyoka
Directed By
Wanuri Kahiu
Publication Information
Film Movement
Summary
Bursting with the colorful street style & music of Nairobi's vibrant youth culture, RAFIKI is a tender love story between two young women in a country that still criminalizes homosexuality. Kena and Ziki have long been told that "good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives" - but they yearn for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls encourage each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, Kena and Ziki must choose between happiness and safety.