South Africa / Jul 21, 2012 / Durban International Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Mwas, a young aspiring actor from upcountry Kenya dreams of becoming an accomplished actor one day, and in pursuit of this, he makes his way to Nairobi, the city of opportunity. He quickly understands why Nairobi is nicknamed Nairrobery as he is bereaved of all his money and belongings and left alone in a city where he doesn’t know a soul. Luck or the lack of it brings Mwas face to face with the city’s criminals and forms a friendship with a small time crook who takes him in. He is quickly drawn into a world of crime as he struggles to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. Keeping the two worlds separate proves to be a challenge for Mwas as he steps into this unknown world called Nairobi.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Kamau Wa Ndung'u | John Waya |
| Abubakar Mwenda | Dingo |
| Mburu Kimani | Daddy M |
| Mehul Savani | Khanji |
| Maina Joseph | Kimachia |
| Isaac Kiarie | Kama |
| Peterson Gathambo | Kuheyo |
| Ainea Ojiambo | Officer Mutua |
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Nairobi Half Life |
| Original language | Kiswahili (SW) |
| Spoken languages | English, Kiswahili |
| Production countries | Kenya, Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Ginger Ink, One Fine Day Films |
| Official site | tidpix.com |
| Release date | 21 luglio 2012 |
| Writer | Potash Charles Matathia, Samuel Munene, Serah Mwihaki |
| Assistant directors | David 'Tosh' Gitonga |
Release dates
Premiere
Switzerland / Sep 28, 2012 / 16 / Zurich Film Festival
Digital
Poland / Apr 14, 2013 / 16
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