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21/07/2012 Drama, Crime, Comedy 1h 36m
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Have we decided to be the way we are?

Overview

Mwas, a young aspiring actor from upcountry Kenya dreams of becoming an accomplished actor one day, and in pursuit of this, he makes his way to Nairobi, the city of opportunity. He quickly understands why Nairobi is nicknamed Nairrobery as he is bereaved of all his money and belongings and left alone in a city where he doesn’t know a soul. Luck or the lack of it brings Mwas face to face with the city’s criminals and forms a friendship with a small time crook who takes him in. He is quickly drawn into a world of crime as he struggles to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. Keeping the two worlds separate proves to be a challenge for Mwas as he steps into this unknown world called Nairobi.

  1. David 'Tosh' Gitonga

    Director

  2. Potash Charles Matathia

    Writer

  3. Samuel Munene

    Writer

  4. Serah Mwihaki

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Joseph Wairimu

    Mwas

  2. Olwenya Maina

    Oti

  3. Nancy Wanjiku Karanja

    Amina

  4. Mugambi Nthiga

    Cedric

  5. Paul Ogola

    Mose

  6. Antony Ndung'u

    Waf

  7. Johnson Gitau Chege

    Kyalo

  8. Kamau Wa Ndung'u

    John Waya

  9. Abubakar Mwenda

    Dingo

  10. View more

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Reviews

A review by babadubu
Written by babadubu on 2013-01-08
Nairobi Half Life does not boast an original premise. A young kid from rural Kenya with dreams of moving to the city(Nairobi) and becoming an actor.

What immediately differentiates it from other local films and a lot of international films is how it casts an unforgiving realistic eye on the protagonists life and actions. The movie does an excellent job of examining the underbelly of suffering and desperation in the country, from personal struggles of the youth to larger hurdles the nation is trying to leap; all the while narrating a story that will take you through a full range of genuine e...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
Swahili

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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