Something Necessary
“Forgive. But never forget.”
Synopsis
SOMETHING NECESSARY is an intimate moment in the lives of Anne and Joseph. A woman struggling to rebuild her life after the civil unrest that swept Kenya after the 2007 elections claiming the life of her husband, the health of her son and leaving her home on an isolated farm in the Kenyan countryside in ruins, she now has nothing but her resolve to rebuild her life left. A young man, troubled gang member who participated in the countrywide violence is drawn to Anne and her farm seemingly in search of redemption. Both, Joseph and Anne need something that only the other can give to allow them to shed the painful memories of their past and move on.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-10
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Judy Kibinge
- Original Title
- Something Necessary
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Kenya
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Judy Kibinge
Tom Tykwer
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Judy Kibinge
Director
Tom Tykwer
Producer
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FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Something Necessary about?
SOMETHING NECESSARY is an intimate moment in the lives of Anne and Joseph. A woman struggling to rebuild her life after the civil unrest that swept Kenya after the 2007 elections claiming the life of her husband, the health of her son and leaving her home on an isolated farm in the Kenyan countryside in ruins, she now has nothing but her resolve to rebuild her life left. A young man, troubled gang member who participated in the countrywide violence is drawn to Anne and her farm seemingly in search of redemption. Both, Joseph and Anne need something that only the other can give to allow them to shed the painful memories of their past and move on.
Who directed Something Necessary?
Something Necessary was directed by Judy Kibinge.
Who stars in Something Necessary?
The principal cast of Something Necessary includes Sue Wanjiru, Qdamah Kipchumba, David Kiprotich Mutai, Anne Kimani, Carolyne Chebiwott Kibet.
When was Something Necessary released and how long is it?
Something Necessary was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Something Necessary?
Something Necessary holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).