Rafiki = Friend
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
Not rated by the MPAA
Film Movement ; a Big World Cinema/AfroBubbleGum production ; in co-production with MPM Film, Schortcut Films, Ape & Bj©ırn, Rinkel Film, Razor Film ; in association with Tango Entertainment ; a Wanuri Kahiu film ; writers, Wanuri Kahiu, Jenna Bass ; producer, Steven Markovitz ; director, Wanuri Kahiu
Wide screen (2:40:1)
Based on the short story Jambula tree by Monica Arac de Nyeko
Bonus short film: Hudson (10 min.) / dir. Shae Xu
Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva
DVD, NTSC, all regions, 5.1 surround or 2.0 stereo
English and Swahili with optional English subtitles; closed-captioned.
Editor, Isabelle Dedieu ; director of photography, Christopher Wessels
