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Rafiki(2018)
Status: Released
Date: 2018-09-26
70%
155 Votes
Time: 1h 22m
Overview:
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.
Languages: Swahili, English.
Countries:
Germany,
Netherlands,
France,
Norway,
United States of America,
South Africa,
Belgium
Revenue: $181,316.00
ProductionCompanies: 
AFROBUBBLEGUM
ShortCut Films
Movie: Rafiki
Top 10 Billed Cast
Samantha Mugatsia
Kena
Sheila Munyiva
Ziki
Charlie Karumi
Waireri
Video Trailer Rafiki
Video: Official U.S. Trailer
Official U.S. Trailer
Official Clip
All 2 videos
Official U.S. Trailer - Trailer
Official Clip - Clip
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