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Soul Boy

2010-03-04 · 61 min · ★ 6.3

Drama

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.

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Directors
Hawa Essuman
Production companies
Ginger Ink
Countries
Kenya, Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Samson OdhiamboAbila
Leila Dayan OpouShiku
Krysteen SavaneNyawawa
Frank KimaniMacharia
Joab OgollaAbi's Father
Lucy GachanjaAbi's Mother

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