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2010

Soul Boy

Directed by Hawa Essuman
A Lost Father. A Dedicated Son. A Magical Journey.

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.

Duration

1h 1m

Released

March 4, 2010

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6.8

Rating11

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Lists5

Cast6

  • Samson Odhiambo
  • Leila Dayan Opou
  • Krysteen Savane
  • Frank Kimani
  • Joab Ogolla
  • Lucy Gachanja

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