From a Whisper

From a Whisper

2008 · 79 min · Drama

When an intelligence officer and a young, rebellious artist discover that they both lost somebody in the US Embassy bombing 10 years ago, they learn how to confront their fears and forgive.

Directed by Wanuri Kahiu · Written by Wanuri Kahiu

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