Prayer for the Departed

Prayer for the Departed

A film based on the real life experiences of a 14-year-old school girl's experience with sexual assault, abortion and death.

89 min · Drama

Inspired by a true story, the film explores the journey of a Kenyan girl forced to confront a maze of complex decisions no teenager should ever have to make. Charity’s story gives us a rare front-row seat to the challenges and barriers many Kenyan girls and women face in their usual quest for love, care, and justice.

Directed by Dancurf Brown

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Raymond Ofula Musa
Favour Odhiambo Charity
Lucarelli Onyango Mike
Belinda Aswes Old Granny
Mwaura Bilal Joe
Reinhard Bonke Religious Correspondent
Amina Hussein 1st Respondent

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Prayer for the Departed

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