Listed on MuvieStarsEast African🏆 Berlin International Film Festival 2018🏆 Zanzibar International Film Festival 2018
Why it's on MuvieStars
A moving Kenyan reinvention of the superhero story through a child's imagination and community care, recognised by the Berlinale children's jury and Zanzibar's Golden Dhow.
About the film
Jo, a nine-year-old Kenyan girl with a terminal illness, dreams of becoming a superhero. When she returns home, her sister and neighbours draw on imagination and filmmaking to help her experience that dream, bringing the community together around her.
Cultural context
Kenya-Germany production. Languages: Swahili, Kikuyu and English. Drama with family and fantasy elements. Runtime follows sales agent and distributor (74 minutes). Age recommendations vary by territory; no universal content rating asserted.
Cast & crew
Stycie Waweru
Jo
Nyawara Ndambia
Mwix
Marrianne Nungo
Kathryn
Likarion Wainaina
director
Mugambi Nthiga
writer
Silas Miami
writer
Wanjeri Gakuru
writer
Kamau Wandung'u
writer
Sarika Hemi Lakhani
producer
Siobhain Ginger Wilson
producer
Tom Tykwer
producer
Marie Steinmann-Tykwer
producer
Guy Wilson
producer
Enos Olik
cinematographer
Charity Kuria
editor
Neha Manoj Shah
production designer
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Festival & industry recognition
Berlin International Film FestivalWon
Generation Kplus - Children's Jury Special Mention · 2018
Zanzibar International Film FestivalWon
Golden Dhow - Best Feature Film · 2018
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