Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Naomie Harris | ... | Jane Obinchu | |
Oliver Litondo | ... | Kimani Ng'ang'a Maruge | |
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Tony Kgoroge | ... | Charles Obinchu |
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Alfred Munyua | ... | Teacher Alfred |
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Shoki Mokgapa | ... | Teacher Elizabeth |
Vusi Kunene | ... | Mr. Kipruto (as Vusumuzi Michael Kunene) | |
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Agnes Simaloi | ... | Agnes |
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Kamau Mbaya | ... | Kamau Chege |
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Emily Njoki | ... | Young Maruge's Wife |
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Lwanda Jawar | ... | Young Maruge |
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Dan 'Churchill' Ndambuki | ... | DJ Masha (as Daniel Ndambuki 'Churchill') |
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Hannah Wacera | ... | Maruge's Daughter |
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John Kimani | ... | Maruge's Baby Son |
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Macharia Kamau | ... | DJ's PA |
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Abubakar Mwenda | ... | Boie |
Set in a mountain village in Kenya the film tells the remarkable true and uplifting story of a proud old Mau Mau veteran who is determined to seize his last chance to learn to read and write - and so ends up joining a class alongside six year-olds. Together he and his young teacher face fierce resistance, but ultimately they win through - and also find a new way of overcoming the burdens of the colonial past. Written by Unknown
I just saw this movie yesterday, and I felt that it was so well made, so touching, so inspiring, and so important. It is a rare kind of movie that teaches you history, shows you other people's struggles, and moves you emotionally because it captures the strength of the human spirit.
This movie is important because it shows that it is possible to overcome adversity and makes you believe that it is never too late to attain those things that are valuable to you. It also really brings into focus the power and importance of education.
I'm really glad that I saw this movie, and I hope that many other people will go see it as well.