Belgium / Mar 03, 2013 / 16
Forgive. But never forget.
1h 25min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
SOMETHING NECESSARY is an intimate moment in the lives of Anne and Joseph. A woman struggling to rebuild her life after the civil unrest that swept Kenya after the 2007 elections claiming the life of her husband, the health of her son and leaving her home on an isolated farm in the Kenyan countryside in ruins, she now has nothing but her resolve to rebuild her life left. A young man, troubled gang member who participated in the countrywide violence is drawn to Anne and her farm seemingly in search of redemption. Both, Joseph and Anne need something that only the other can give to allow them to shed the painful memories of their past and move on.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Hilda Jepkoech | Chebet |
| Kipng'eno Kirui Duncan | Chepsoi |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Something Necessary |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Kiswahili |
| Production countries | Germany, Kenya |
| Status | Released |
| Official site | facebook.com |
| Release date | 3 marzo 2013 |
| Production | Tom Tykwer |
| Assistant directors | Judy Kibinge |
Release dates
Limited release
Canada / Mar 03, 2013 / 18A
Netherlands / Mar 03, 2013 / 16
Norway / Mar 03, 2013 / 15
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Sweden / Mar 03, 2013 / 15
Theatrical release
Germany / Mar 03, 2013 / 12
Digital
Switzerland / Aug 15, 2014 / 16
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