Rafiki
Ape&Bjørn (2018)
Drama, Queer Themes/Interest, Romance
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#1513
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IMDB   6.7
82 mins USA / English
Kanopy 
Samantha Mugatsia Kena
Sheila Munyiva Ziki
Jimmi Gathu John Mwaura
Nini Wacera Mercy
Dennis Musyoka Peter Okemi
Patricia Amira Rose Okemi
Neville Misati Blacksta
Muthoni Gathecha Mama Atim
Nice Githinji Nduta
Charlie Karumi Waireri
Vitalis Waweru Tom
Hellen Aura Elizabeth
Githae Njogu Pastor
Samantha Mugatsia Kena Mwaura
Sheila Munyiva Ziki Okemi
Mellen Aura Elizabeth
Leila Weema Elizabeth's Friend
Jimmy Gathu John Mwaura
Stephen Ruiru Motorbike Passenger
Mburu Kimani Delivery Truck Driver
Patricia Kihoro Josephine
Jane Wachu Tuktuk Driver
Priscilla Wanjiku Mrs. Machoko
Mary Wanjiku Mrs. Ngugi
Edwin Owino Otemi Rally Leader
Derrick Assetto Police #1
Juliette Achieng' Police #2
Justin Mirichii Security Guard
Director/Choreographer
Wanuri Kahiu
Producer Steven Markovitz
Reinier Selen
Gerhard Meixner
Claire Gadea
Wanuri Kahiu
Writer/Composer Wanuri Kahiu
Jenna Cato Bass
Monica Arac de Nyeko
Cinematography Christopher Wessels


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.
Edition Details
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
References
Lists ‡ Rotten Tomatoes: 200 Best LGBT Movies of All Time
Rotten Critics Rating % (2021) 93
Rotten Best Queer #1-200 (2021) 57
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