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Lost in Africa
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Lost in Africa

2010-10-07 · 92 min · ★ 3.2

Action · Drama · Thriller · Family

Simon, an adopted boy of a Danish couple visiting Kenya with his mother, goes missing in Kibera slum. When his mother offers a reward on TV, the kidnappers are on the run.

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Directors
Vibeke Muasya
Production companies
Fladen Film, SF Studios
Countries
Denmark, Sweden
Status
Released

Top Cast

Connie NielsenConnie NielsenSusanne
Lars MikkelsenLars MikkelsenVictor
Simon LarsenSimon
Amos Obdhimbo
Irene Kayeri
Arnold Ochieng
Samuel Oduor
Bernard Okoth
Fred Omolo
David Odhiambo Otieno
Robert AgengoRobert Agengo
Godfrey OjiamboGodfrey Ojiambo
Gilbert Lukalia
Matthew Ondiege
Eddy Kimani
Lydia Gitachu
Dorothy Oliech
Angel Waruinge
Eunice Mueni
Kibera Hamlets

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