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Directed by
Wanuri Kahiu
Produced by Steven Markovitz
Written by Wanuri Kahiu and Jenna Cato Bass Based on the short story "Jambula Tree" by Monica Arac de Nyeko
Produced by Steven Markovitz
Written by Wanuri Kahiu and Jenna Cato Bass Based on the short story "Jambula Tree" by Monica Arac de Nyeko
With:
Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, Neville Misati, Nice Githinji, Charlie Karumi, Muthoni Gathecha, Vitalis Waweru, Mellen Aura, Leila Weema, and Jimmy Gathu
Cinematography:
Christopher Wessels
Editing: Isabelle Dedieu and Ronelle Loots
Editing: Isabelle Dedieu and Ronelle Loots
Runtime:
83 min
Release Date: 19 April 2019
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1
Color: Color
Release Date: 19 April 2019
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1
Color: Color
Twitter Capsule:
Kahiu’s lyrical tale of two Kenyan girls who fall in love despite their conservative society and the rivalry of their families, recalls many queer American indies of the '90. Specificities of time, place, and culture adorn and enhance the familiar narrative.