Nairobi Half Life
Have we decided to be the way we are?
Mwas, a young aspiring actor from upcountry Kenya dreams of becoming an accomplished actor one day, and in pursuit of this, he makes his way to Nairobi, the city of opportunity. He quickly understands why Nairobi is nicknamed Nairrobery as he is bereaved of all his money and belongings and left alone in a city where he doesn’t know a soul. Luck or the lack of it brings Mwas face to face with the city’s criminals and forms a friendship with a small time crook who takes him in. He is quickly drawn into a world of crime as he struggles to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. Keeping the two worlds separate proves to be a challenge for Mwas as he steps into this unknown world called Nairobi.
Directed by David 'Tosh' Gitonga · Written by Samuel Munene
Where to Watch
Rent or Buy
Cast
- Joseph Wairimu Mwas
- Olwenya Maina Oti
- Nancy Wanjiku Karanja Amina
- Mugambi Nthiga Cedric
- Paul Ogola Mose
- Antony Ndung'u Waf
- Johnson Gitau Chege Kyalo
- Kamau Wa Ndung'u John Waya
- Abubakar Mwenda Dingo
- Mburu Kimani Daddy M
- Mehul Savani Khanji
- Maina Joseph Kimachia
Make it a double feature
3h 19m together
Nairobi Half Life
The First Grader
Both from David 'Tosh' Gitonga.
