Kayayo – The Living Shopping Baskets
Kayayo - De levende handlekurvene
Synopsis
In the capital of Ghana, 10,000 girls from the ages of 6 work as real life shopping baskets - called Kayayo, carrying heavy loads on their head (from 130 to 220 pounds), earning very little and some end up in prostitution to make ends meet. This documentary is about Bamunu, an 8-year old girl who hasn’t seen her family since she was sent away from home two years ago to work as a Kayayo to support her family. We follow her incessant longing to get away from the harsh markets, her journey back home and what awaits there.
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mari Bakke Riise
- Original Score
- Filip Eidsvåg
- Original Title
- Kayayo - De levende handlekurvene
- Spoken Languages
- Ganda
- Runtime
- 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mari Bakke Riise
Filip Eidsvåg
Christopher Fornebo, Karine Fosser
Marianne Winger Minde, Anne Helsa
Jørgen Lorentzen
Department Leadership Roster
Mari Bakke Riise
Director
Jørgen Lorentzen
Producer
Marianne Winger Minde
Editor
Anne Helsa
Editor
Christopher Fornebo
Director of Photography
Karine Fosser
Director of Photography
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What is Kayayo – The Living Shopping Baskets about?
In the capital of Ghana, 10,000 girls from the ages of 6 work as real life shopping baskets - called Kayayo, carrying heavy loads on their head (from 130 to 220 pounds), earning very little and some end up in prostitution to make ends meet. This documentary is about Bamunu, an 8-year old girl who hasn’t seen her family since she was sent away from home two years ago to work as a Kayayo to support her family. We follow her incessant longing to get away from the harsh markets, her journey back home and what awaits there.
Who directed Kayayo – The Living Shopping Baskets?
Kayayo – The Living Shopping Baskets was directed by Mari Bakke Riise.
Who stars in Kayayo – The Living Shopping Baskets?
The principal cast of Kayayo – The Living Shopping Baskets includes Not specified.
When was Kayayo – The Living Shopping Baskets released and how long is it?
Kayayo – The Living Shopping Baskets was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Kayayo – The Living Shopping Baskets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kayayo – The Living Shopping Baskets was composed by Filip Eidsvåg.