Nawi
Synopsis
In the remote Turkana region of Kenya, 13-year-old Nawi's aspirations of higher education are shattered when her father plans to marry her off to a stranger to ensure the family a substantial amount of livestock.
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NAWI - Dear Future Me | Official Trailer 2025
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-13
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Michelle Lemuya Ikeny
Nawi
Joel Liwan
Joel
Benson Ochungo Obiero
Eree (Nawi's Father)
Ben Tekee
Shadrack
Michelle Tiren
Rosemary (Nawi's Mother)
Patrick Oketch
Emanikor
Marrianne Nungo
Mama Ekai
Nyokabi Macharia
Madam Christine
Rael Atyang
Zawari's Mother
Kevin Basara
Adult Noel
Milcah Cherotich
Reporter
Simon Ebei
Driver
Fredrick Ekiru Ekitela
Fisherman
Furaha Kitumaini
Zawari
Jeremia 'Chapchap' Logele
Paul
Apuu Mourine
Adult Nawi
Isaya Mutekhele
Security Officer
Nato Nelly
Midwife
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 6, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vallentine Chelluget, Apuu Mourine, Kevin Schmutzler, Tobias Schmutzler
- Screenplay & Story
- Milcah Cherotich
- Original Score
- Apuu Mourine, Amadeus Indetzki
- Original Title
- Nawi
- Country of Origin
- Kenya
- Spoken Languages
- Swahili, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- FilmCrew Media, Learning Lions, Baobab Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vallentine Chelluget, Apuu Mourine, Kevin Schmutzler, Tobias Schmutzler
Milcah Cherotich
Apuu Mourine, Amadeus Indetzki
Klaus Kneist, Renata Mwende
Ludwig Bayern, Steven Haft, Katja Eichinger, Matthias Rosenberger, Lydia Wrensch
Department Leadership Roster
Vallentine Chelluget
Director
Apuu Mourine
Director
Kevin Schmutzler
Director
Klaus Kneist
Director of Photography
Renata Mwende
Director of Photography
Lydia Wrensch
Producer
Caroline Heim
Producer
Brizan Were
Producer
Milcah Cherotich
Writer
Amadeus Indetzki
Original Music Composer
Tobias Schmutzler
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Sexualized Violence • Violence
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nawi
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What is Nawi about?
In the remote Turkana region of Kenya, 13-year-old Nawi's aspirations of higher education are shattered when her father plans to marry her off to a stranger to ensure the family a substantial amount of livestock.
Who directed Nawi?
Nawi was directed by Vallentine Chelluget, Apuu Mourine, Kevin Schmutzler, Tobias Schmutzler.
Who stars in Nawi?
The principal cast of Nawi includes Michelle Lemuya Ikeny, Joel Liwan, Benson Ochungo Obiero, Ben Tekee, Michelle Tiren.
When was Nawi released and how long is it?
Nawi was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Nawi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nawi was composed by Apuu Mourine, Amadeus Indetzki.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nawi?
Nawi holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).