Kati Kati
“Her End Is Just The Beginning”
Synopsis
Bereft of earthly memories, a new arrival in the afterlife struggles to recover the past, in this poetic fantasy that offers a dark reflection on personal atonement in the shadow of Kenya’s violent past. Imagine waking up one day in a barren wasteland. Amnesia leaves you clueless as to your whereabouts, your identity, and how you arrived. A small group of strangers welcomes you to a nearby oasis resort, and they reveal to you the nature of this new reality. You are dead. And this is the afterlife. This is what happens to Kaleche (Nyokabi Gethaiga) in the enigmatic opening sequence of Kati Kati, writer-director Mbithi Masya's poetic first feature film.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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KATI KATI movie trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-15
Top Cast
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Nyokabi Gethaiga
Kaleche
Elsaphan Njora
Thoma
Paul Ogola
Mikey
Peter King Nzioki
King
Fidelis Nyambura
Grace
Brian Ogola
Anto
Mumbi Maina
Jojo
Jane Muriuki
Brenda
Samson Hassan
Bill
Mugambi Nthiga
Timo
Mary Gacheri
Mikey's Mom
Jose 'Kashata' Mburu
Doppelgänger
Paul Muye
Guest 1
Samuel Masha
Guest 2
Juma Kahindi
Guest 3
Samuel Kiarie
Choir Conductor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mbithi Masya
- Screenplay & Story
- Mbithi Masya, Mugambi Nthiga
- Original Score
- Ibrahim Sidede, Sean Peevers
- Original Title
- Kati Kati
- Country of Origin
- Kenya, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Ginger Ink, One Fine Day Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mbithi Masya
Mbithi Masya, Mugambi Nthiga
Ibrahim Sidede, Sean Peevers
Andrew "Dru" Mungai
Christian Krämer
Department Leadership Roster
Mbithi Masya
Director
Mbithi Masya
Writer
Mugambi Nthiga
Writer
Andrew "Dru" Mungai
Director of Photography
Ibrahim Sidede
Original Music Composer
Sean Peevers
Original Music Composer
Christian Krämer
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kati Kati
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What is Kati Kati about?
Bereft of earthly memories, a new arrival in the afterlife struggles to recover the past, in this poetic fantasy that offers a dark reflection on personal atonement in the shadow of Kenya’s violent past. Imagine waking up one day in a barren wasteland. Amnesia leaves you clueless as to your whereabouts, your identity, and how you arrived. A small group of strangers welcomes you to a nearby oasis resort, and they reveal to you the nature of this new reality. You are dead. And this is the afterlife. This is what happens to Kaleche (Nyokabi Gethaiga) in the enigmatic opening sequence of Kati Kati, writer-director Mbithi Masya's poetic first feature film.
Who directed Kati Kati?
Kati Kati was directed by Mbithi Masya.
Who stars in Kati Kati?
The principal cast of Kati Kati includes Nyokabi Gethaiga, Elsaphan Njora, Paul Ogola, Peter King Nzioki, Fidelis Nyambura.
When was Kati Kati released and how long is it?
Kati Kati was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Kati Kati?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kati Kati was composed by Ibrahim Sidede, Sean Peevers.