Nairobi Half Life
“Have we decided to be the way we are?”
Synopsis
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.
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Nairobi Half Life Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Joseph Wairimu
Mwas
Olwenya Maina
Oti
Nancy Wanjiku Karanja
Amina
Mugambi Nthiga
Cedric
Paul Ogola
Mose
Antony Ndung'u
Waf
Johnson Gitau Chege
Kyalo
Kamau Wa Ndung'u
John Waya
Abubakar Mwenda
Dingo
Mburu Kimani
Daddy M
Mehul Savani
Khanji
Maina Joseph
Kimachia
Isaac Kiarie
Kama
Peterson Gathambo
Kuheyo
Ainea Ojiambo
Officer Mutua
Release History & Theatrical Window
Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David 'Tosh' Gitonga
- Screenplay & Story
- Serah Mwihaki, Potash Charles Matathia, Samuel Munene
- Original Title
- Nairobi Half Life
- Country of Origin
- Kenya, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Kikuyu, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Ginger Ink, One Fine Day Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David 'Tosh' Gitonga
Serah Mwihaki, Potash Charles Matathia, Samuel Munene
Department Leadership Roster
Serah Mwihaki
Writer
David 'Tosh' Gitonga
Director
Potash Charles Matathia
Writer
Samuel Munene
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nairobi Half Life
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What is Nairobi Half Life about?
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.
Who directed Nairobi Half Life?
Nairobi Half Life was directed by David 'Tosh' Gitonga.
Who stars in Nairobi Half Life?
The principal cast of Nairobi Half Life includes Joseph Wairimu, Olwenya Maina, Nancy Wanjiku Karanja, Mugambi Nthiga, Paul Ogola.
When was Nairobi Half Life released and how long is it?
Nairobi Half Life was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.