Rafiki
Originally released in 2018. Rafiki is a drama/romance film. directed by Wanuri Kahiu. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, and Jimmi Gathu
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 26, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (154 votes)
Box Office
$181.3K
Worldwide gross
Language
SW
Original language
Country
Kenya
+ 7 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SW
- Revenue
- $181,316
Production Companies
- Big World Cinema
- MPM Film
- AFROBUBBLEGUM
- ShortCut Films
- Ape&Bjørn
- Rinkel Film
- Razor Film Produktion
- Tango Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rafiki about?
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 conservativ...
Who directed Rafiki?
Rafiki was directed by Wanuri Kahiu.
How long is Rafiki?
Rafiki has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Rafiki released?
Rafiki was released on September 26, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rafiki?
The main cast of Rafiki includes Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, Jimmi Gathu, Nini Wacera, Dennis Musyoka.
Is Rafiki worth watching?
Rafiki has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 154 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.