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Faya Dayi (2021)

2021-09-03 · 2h 0m · OM
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A spiritual journey into the highlands of Harar, immersed in the rituals of khat, a leaf Sufi Muslims chewed for centuries for religious meditations – and Ethiopia’s most lucrative cash crop today. A tapestry of intimate stories offers a window into the dreams of youth under a repressive regime.

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Mohammed ArifMohammed ArifSelfHashim AbdiHashim AbdiSelfBiniam YonasBiniam YonasSelfUrji Abrahim MumadeUrji Abrahim MumadeSelfDestu Ibrahim MumadeDestu Ibrahim MumadeSelf

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A spiritual journey into the highlands of Harar, immersed in the rituals of khat, a leaf Sufi Muslims chewed for centuries for religious meditations – and Ethiopia’s most lucrative cash crop today. A tapestry of intimate stories offers a window into the dreams of youth under a repressive regime.

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Faya Dayi has a runtime of 120 minutes.

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