Rafiki

Rafiki

Rafiki

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Rafiki

2018

1h 22m

7.0(153 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

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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Production Companies

Big World Cinema

MPM Film

Ape&Bjørn

Rinkel Film

Razor Film Produktion

Tango Entertainment

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

24 members

Acting

Samantha Mugatsia

Kena

Samantha Mugatsia

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Sheila Munyiva

Ziki

Sheila Munyiva

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Jimmi Gathu

John Mwaura

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Nini Wacera

Mercy

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Dennis Musyoka

Peter Okemi

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Patricia Amira

Rose Okemi

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Neville Misati

Blacksta

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Muthoni Gathecha

Mama Atim

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Nice Githinji

Nduta

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Charlie Karumi

Waireri

Charlie Karumi

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Vitalis Waweru

Tom

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Hellen Aura

Elizabeth

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Leila Weema

Elizabeth's Friend

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Githae Njogu

Pastor

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Patricia Kihoro

Josephine

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Stephen Ruiru

Motorbike Passenger

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Mburu Kimani

Delivery Truck Driver

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Jane Wachu

Tuktuk Driver

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Priscilla Wanjiku

Mrs. Machoko

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Mary Wanjiku

Mrs. Ngugi

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Edwin Owino

Otemi Rally Leader

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Derrick Assetto

Police

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Juliette Achieng'

Police

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Justin Mirichii

Security Guard

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