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Nairobi Half Life( 2012)

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Overview

Mwas, a young aspiring actor from upcountry Kenya dreams of becoming an accomplished actor one day, and in pursuit of this, he makes his way to Nairobi, the city of opportunity. He quickly understands why Nairobi is nicknamed Nairrobery as he is bereaved of all his money and belongings and left alone in a city where he doesn’t know a soul. Luck or the lack of it brings Mwas face to face with the city’s criminals and forms a friendship with a small time crook who takes him in. He is quickly drawn into a world of crime as he struggles to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. Keeping the two worlds separate proves to be a challenge for Mwas as he steps into this unknown world called Nairobi.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Joseph Wairimu

      Mwas

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      Olwenya Maina

      Oti

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      Nancy Wanjiku Karanja

      Amina

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      Mugambi Nthiga

      Cedric

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      Paul Ogola

      Mose

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      Antony Ndung'u

      Waf

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      Johnson Gitau Chege

      Kyalo

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      Kamau Wa Ndung'u

      John Waya

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      Abubakar Mwenda

      Dingo

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      Mburu Kimani

      Daddy M

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      Mehul Savani

      Khanji

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      Maina Joseph

      Kimachia

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      Isaac Kiarie

      Kama

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      Peterson Gathambo

      Kuheyo

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      Ainea Ojiambo

      Officer Mutua

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    A review by babadubu

    8.5
    Written by babadubu on Tue Jan 08 2013
    Nairobi Half Life does not boast an original premise. A young kid from rural Kenya with dreams of moving to the city(Nairobi) and becoming an actor. What immediately differentiates it from other local films and a lot of international films is how it casts an unforgiving realistic eye on the protagonists life and actions. The movie does an excellent job of examining the underbelly of suffering and desperation in the country, from personal struggles of the youth to larger hurdles the nation is trying to leap; all the while narrating a story that will take you through a full range of genuine em...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • nairobi
    • kenya
    • aspiring actor