Drama · Kenya · 2010 · 1h 1m

Soul Boy

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Director
Hawa Essuman
Cast
Samson Odhiambo as Abila Leila Dayan Opou as Shiku Krysteen Savane as Nyawawa Frank Kimani as Macharia Joab Ogolla as Abi's Father Lucy Gachanja as Abi's Mother
Crew
Christian Almesberger — Director of Photography Ng'ehte Gitungo — Editor Billy Kahora — Screenplay Marie Steinmann — Producer Verena Rahmig — Producer Sarika Hemi Lakhani — Producer
Tagline

A Lost Father. A Dedicated Son. A Magical Journey.

Synopsis

Abila (14) lives in one of the most miserable slums in Africa. His girlfriend Shiku belongs to a different tribe, as the result of which he is not really allowed to fraternize with her. And then one drunken night his father gambles away his own soul.

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Hawa Essuman Director Christian Almesberger Director of Photography Ng'ehte Gitungo Editor Billy Kahora Screenplay Marie Steinmann Producer Verena Rahmig Producer Sarika Hemi Lakhani Producer Guy Wilson Producer Siobhain “Ginger” Wilson Producer Tom Tykwer Producer Naima Mungai Production Design
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