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The White Masai
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The White Masai

2005-09-14 · 131 min · ★ 6.3

Drama

A girl, Carola, whose vacation in Kenya takes an interesting turn when she becomes infatuated with a Masai. Carola decides to leave her boyfriend to stay with her lover. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life and get used to their food which includes milk mixed with blood. She also has to face her husband's attitude towards women and what he expects from a wife. Nonetheless, Carola is welcomed warmly into the tribe she has chosen to join.

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Production details

Directors
Hermine Huntgeburth
Production companies
Bayerischer Banken-Fonds, Constantin Film
Countries
Germany
Status
Released
Budget
USD 7,000,000
Revenue
USD 22,632,255

Top Cast

Nina HossNina HossCarola Lehmann
Jacky IdoJacky IdoLemalian
Katja FlintKatja FlintElisabeth
Antonio PresterAntonio PresterPater Bernado
Janek RiekeJanek RiekeStefan
Helen Namaso LenamarkenLemalians Mutter
Nicolas SironkaMini-Chief
Damaris Itenyo AgweyuAsma
Barbara Magdalena AhrenBarbara Magdalena AhrenCarolas Mutter
Robert DölleRobert DölleFrank
Barbara HerschbachJenny
Claire RussellFlughafen Hostess
Morgan LematampashTom
Kiriniyaga LenamatiyoJohn
Christine NamkunySaguna
John ErickMike

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