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Rafiki
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7.0Kena 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.
Released: 2018-09-2682 minDir: Wanuri KahiuDrama, RomanceBox office: $181,316
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Cast
- Samantha Mugatsia as Kena
- Sheila Munyiva as Ziki
- Jimmi Gathu as John Mwaura
- Nini Wacera as Mercy
- Dennis Musyoka as Peter Okemi
- Patricia Amira as Rose Okemi
Themes
- lgbt
- black lgbt
- lgbt in africa
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- Duration
- 82
- FilmAffinity ID
- 846556
- Official website
- www.rafikimovie.com
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- publication date
- 2019-01-31
- title
- Rafiki
- review score
- 7.3/10
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homophobia
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2010s LGBTQ-related drama films2018 drama films2018 English-language films2018 films2018 LGBTQ-related filmsCensored filmsEnglish-language drama filmsEnglish-language Kenyan filmsFilms directed by Wanuri KahiuGLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film – Limited ReleaseKenyan drama filmsKenyan LGBTQ-related filmsLesbian culture in AfricaLesbian-related filmsSwahili-language filmsTemplate film date with 2 release dates