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Nairobi Half Life

2012 · 96 min · Drama

A young man from the countryside who dreams of becoming an actor arrives in Nairobi and, to survive the ruthless city, is pulled into a life of petty crime while chasing his stage ambitions. A gritty, vibrant Kenyan drama.

Runtime
96 min
Genre
Drama · Crime · Comedy
Mood
tense · funny · thoughtful
Entry
easy entry
Best for
first visit · shorter watch · a lighter route

Content notes: violence or threat Non-exhaustive

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Part of 10 Essential Films from Kenya

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