Soul Boy
“A Lost Father. A Dedicated Son. A Magical Journey.”
Synopsis
Abila (14) lives in one of the most miserable slums in Africa. His girlfriend Shiku belongs to a different tribe, as the result of which he is not really allowed to fraternize with her. And then one drunken night his father gambles away his own soul.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hawa Essuman
- Screenplay & Story
- Billy Kahora
- Original Score
- Xaver von Treyer
- Original Title
- Soul Boy
- Country of Origin
- Kenya, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Ginger Ink
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hawa Essuman
Billy Kahora
Xaver von Treyer
Christian Almesberger
Ng'ehte Gitungo
Marie Steinmann, Verena Rahmig, Sarika Hemi Lakhani, Guy Wilson, Siobhain “Ginger” Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Marie Steinmann
Producer
Verena Rahmig
Producer
Sarika Hemi Lakhani
Producer
Guy Wilson
Producer
Hawa Essuman
Director
Siobhain “Ginger” Wilson
Producer
Billy Kahora
Screenplay
Tom Tykwer
Producer
Christian Almesberger
Director of Photography
Ng'ehte Gitungo
Editor
Naima Mungai
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soul Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Soul Boy about?
Abila (14) lives in one of the most miserable slums in Africa. His girlfriend Shiku belongs to a different tribe, as the result of which he is not really allowed to fraternize with her. And then one drunken night his father gambles away his own soul.
Who directed Soul Boy?
Soul Boy was directed by Hawa Essuman.
Who stars in Soul Boy?
The principal cast of Soul Boy includes Samson Odhiambo, Leila Dayan Opou, Krysteen Savane, Frank Kimani, Joab Ogolla.
When was Soul Boy released and how long is it?
Soul Boy was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Soul Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Soul Boy was composed by Xaver von Treyer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Soul Boy?
Soul Boy holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).