Chokora!
チョコラ！
Synopsis
Children living on the streets in the Republic of Kenya in East Africa collect garbage for a living. This documentary film features children who survive their severe conditions by helping each other out. A small city named Thika which is roughly an hour's drive from Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. The children referred to as "chokora" (meaning "to pick up" in Swahili), who make their living by picking up steel scraps and plastic pieces on the streets, sniff inhalant to escape from hunger and cold nights.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shigeru Kobayashi
- Original Score
- Sakaki Mango
- Original Title
- チョコラ！
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Kikuyu, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Kasama Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shigeru Kobayashi
Sakaki Mango
Takeshi Hata
Yoshihiko Yatabe
Department Leadership Roster
Shigeru Kobayashi
Director
Takeshi Hata
Editor
Yoshihiko Yatabe
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chokora!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chokora! about?
Children living on the streets in the Republic of Kenya in East Africa collect garbage for a living. This documentary film features children who survive their severe conditions by helping each other out. A small city named Thika which is roughly an hour's drive from Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. The children referred to as "chokora" (meaning "to pick up" in Swahili), who make their living by picking up steel scraps and plastic pieces on the streets, sniff inhalant to escape from hunger and cold nights.
Who directed Chokora!?
Chokora! was directed by Shigeru Kobayashi.
Who stars in Chokora!?
The principal cast of Chokora! includes Not specified.
When was Chokora! released and how long is it?
Chokora! was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Chokora!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chokora! was composed by Sakaki Mango.