Supa Modo
Synopsis
Jo, a witty 9-year old terminally ill girl is taken back to her rural village to live out the rest of her short life. Her only comfort during these dull times are her dreams of being a superhero, which prove to be something her rebellious teenage sister Mwix, overprotective mother Kathryn and the entire village of Maweni think they can fulfill.
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Supa Modo - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-16
Top Cast
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Stycie Waweru
Jo
Nyawara Ndambia
Mwix
Marrianne Nungo
Kathryn
Johnson Gitau Chege
Mike
Humphrey Maina
Pato
Joseph Omari
Chairman
Rita Njenga
Nyanya
Dinah Githinji
Anne
Neliex Nderitu
Titus
Ednah Daisy
Josephine
Peris Wambui
Caro
Mercy Kariuki
Soni
Cindy Kahura
Halima
Nick Mwathi
Villager 1
Muriithi Mwangi
Villager 2
Isaya Evans
Hospital Orderly
Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Likarion Wainaina
- Screenplay & Story
- Kamau Wa Ndung'u, Mugambi Nthiga, Silas Miami, Wanjeri Gakuru
- Original Score
- Sean Peevers
- Original Title
- Supa Modo
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Kenya
- Spoken Languages
- Kikuyu, Swahili, English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- One Fine Day Films, Ginger Ink Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Likarion Wainaina
Kamau Wa Ndung'u, Mugambi Nthiga, Silas Miami, Wanjeri Gakuru
Sean Peevers
Enos Olik
Charity Kuria
Marie Steinmann-Tykwer, Tom Tykwer, Guy Wilson, Sarika Hemi Lakhani, Siobhain “Ginger” Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Marie Steinmann-Tykwer
Producer
Tom Tykwer
Producer
Neha Manoj Shah
Production Design
Kamau Wa Ndung'u
Screenplay
Mugambi Nthiga
Screenplay
Sean Peevers
Original Music Composer
Silas Miami
Screenplay
Guy Wilson
Producer
Scolastica Namwai
Costume Design
Wanjeri Gakuru
Screenplay
Sarika Hemi Lakhani
Producer
Siobhain “Ginger” Wilson
Producer
Likarion Wainaina
Director
Enos Olik
Director of Photography
Charity Kuria
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Supa Modo
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What is Supa Modo about?
Jo, a witty 9-year old terminally ill girl is taken back to her rural village to live out the rest of her short life. Her only comfort during these dull times are her dreams of being a superhero, which prove to be something her rebellious teenage sister Mwix, overprotective mother Kathryn and the entire village of Maweni think they can fulfill.
Who directed Supa Modo?
Supa Modo was directed by Likarion Wainaina.
Who stars in Supa Modo?
The principal cast of Supa Modo includes Stycie Waweru, Nyawara Ndambia, Marrianne Nungo, Johnson Gitau Chege, Humphrey Maina.
When was Supa Modo released and how long is it?
Supa Modo was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Supa Modo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Supa Modo was composed by Sean Peevers.