Soul Boy
Drama
A Kenyan boy goes on a strange journey to return his father's soul.
Director
Hawa Essuman
Writers
N/A
Stars
Samson Odhiambo, Leila Dayan Opou, Krysteen Savane
Release Date
March 4, 2010
Language
Swahili
Country
Kenya, Germany
🏆 5
Wins
🎯 7
Nominations
💬 3
Reviews
🎭 Top Cast
👤
Samson Odhiambo
as Abila
👤
Leila Dayan Opou
as Shiku
👤
Krysteen Savane
as Nyawawa
👤
Frank Kimani
as Macharia
👤
Joab Ogolla
as Abi's Father
👤
Lucy Gachanja
as Abi's Mother
👤
Katherine Damaris
as Aunt Susan
👤
Kevin Onyango Omondi
as Bojo
👤
Calvin Shikuku Odhiambo
as Kaka
👤
Nordeen Abdulghani
as Willie
💰 Box Office
$16,211
Worldwide Gross
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Color
Color
Filming Location
Karen, Kenya
Production
One Fine Day Films, Anno's Africa, Ginger Ink Films
🏷️ Keywords
journeysoulkibera slumchallengefather son relationship
🎯 Categories
Drama
⭐ Featured Review
Absolutely Genial, Bravo !!!
"Immensely enjoyed the movie, brilliant acting, very original plot, quite the cultural experience, happy ending too !!!! You admire the courage of the young boy, and you get a feeling for the beauty and simplicity of African young love. The contrast between the slum and the posh white man's house sends a deep message that happiness is not about money. I hate the character restriction on this app, so here is some more bla bka bla. The tasks for the young boy to complete hold a deep spiritual message: in order to defeat evil and sadness and suffering in the world we must spread love and kind..."
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📖 Synopsis
A Kenyan boy goes on a strange journey to return his father's soul.