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Rafiki (2018)

2018-09-26 · 1h 22m · SW
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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.

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Jenna Cato BassWriterWanuri KahiuDirector, Writer
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$181.3K

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Samantha MugatsiaSamantha MugatsiaMakena MwauraSheila MunyivaSheila MunyivaZiki OkemiJimmi GathuJimmi GathuJohn MwauraNini WaceraNini WaceraMercyDennis MusyokaDennis MusyokaPeter OkemiPatricia AmiraPatricia AmiraRose OkemiNeville MisatiNeville MisatiBlackstaMuthoni GathechaMuthoni GathechaMama AtimNice GithinjiNice GithinjiNdutaCharlie KarumiCharlie KarumiWaireriVitalis WaweruVitalis WaweruTomHellen AuraHellen AuraElizabeth

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Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityLgbt · Black LgbtMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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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 conservative society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety.

How long is Rafiki?

Rafiki has a runtime of 82 minutes.

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