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Vitunguu Maji

Directed by ABUBAKAR MWENDA

Overview

Genre
Adventure
Synopsis

In the midst of a dire COVID-19 pandemic, a young man grapples with the weighty responsibility of caring for his blind and frail mother, along with his younger sibling, as they face the looming threat of starvation. Faced with limited options, he finds himself torn between the desperate need to provide for his family and the allure of joining his friends in a dangerous life of crime as gang members. As he stands at this crossroads, he must make a life-altering decision that will not only impact his own future but also determine the fate of his loved ones.

Stage
finished
Running time
14 minutes

Credits

Production Details

Prod. Co.
AFRO BLAK PRODUCTIONS
Country
Kenya
Years of Production
2022
Locations
MITABONI, JOSKA, MACHAKOS

Distribution Details

Release year
2023
Language
Swahili, Kamba, English
Subtitles
yes

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