The read
It runs a compact 1h 1m.
Synopsis
Abila (14) lives in one of the most miserable slums in Africa. His girlfriend Shiku belongs to a different tribe, as the result of which he is not really allowed to fraternize with her. And then one drunken night his father gambles away his own soul.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Hawa EssumanDirector
- Billy KahoraScreenplay
Cast
- Samson OdhiamboAbila
- Leila Dayan OpouShiku
- Krysteen SavaneNyawawa
- Frank KimaniMacharia
- Joab OgollaAbi's Father
- Lucy GachanjaAbi's Mother
Stills
Themes
slummythologynairobiwoman director