CinemaOSMovie · 2021 · 2h 0m

Faya Dayi

74%(16)IMDbDocumentary

A spiritual journey into the highlands of Harar, immersed in the rituals of khat, a leaf Sufi Muslims chewed for centuries for religious meditations – and Ethiopia’s most lucrative cash crop today. A tapestry of intimate stories offers a window into the dreams of youth under a repressive regime.

Directed byJessica Beshir

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
OM
Released
September 3, 2021
Studios
XTRNeon Heart ProductionsFlies Collective

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5 credited
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Mohammed Arif

Self

Hashim Abdi

Self

Biniam Yonas

Self

Urji Abrahim Mumade

Self

Destu Ibrahim Mumade

Self

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Directed by
Jessica Beshir
Jessica Beshir
Written by
Jessica Beshir
Jessica Beshir
Produced by
Jessica Beshir
Jessica Beshir

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