Nawi(2024)
Nawi Synopsis
In the remote Turkana region of Kenya, 13-year-old Nawi's aspirations of higher education are shattered when her father plans to marry her off to a stranger to ensure the family a substantial amount of livestock.
Nawi (2024) is a drama film directed by Vallentine Chelluget, released on August 24, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Michelle Lemuya Ikeny, Joel Liwan, Benson Ochungo Obiero and Ben Tekee. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Vallentine Chelluget
- Writers:
- Milcah Cherotich
- Producers:
- Lydia Wrensch, Caroline Heim, Brizan Were
- Cinematographer:
- Klaus Kneist
- Composer:
- Amadeus Indetzki
- Production:
- FilmCrew Media, Learning Lions, Baobab Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Nawi (2024) Trailer
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Nawi Videos & Clips
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Nawi Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michelle Lemuya Ikeny
as Nawi
- Joel Liwan
Joel Liwan
as Joel
Benson Ochungo Obiero
as Eree (Nawi's Father)
Ben Tekee
as Shadrack
Michelle Tiren
as Rosemary (Nawi's Mother)
Patrick Oketch
as Emanikor
Marrianne Nungo
as Mama Ekai
Nyokabi Macharia
as Madam Christine
- Rael Atyang
Rael Atyang
as Zawari's Mother
- Kevin Basara
Kevin Basara
as Adult Noel
- Milcah Cherotich
Milcah Cherotich
as Reporter
- Simon Ebei
Simon Ebei
as Driver
Key crew
Directed by Vallentine Chelluget, written by Milcah Cherotich, produced by Lydia Wrensch, Caroline Heim and Brizan Were.
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Nawi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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Nawi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nawi online?
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Nawi (2024) is available to stream on Angel Studios. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Nawi?
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The main cast of Nawi (2024) includes Michelle Lemuya Ikeny, Joel Liwan, Benson Ochungo Obiero, Ben Tekee and Michelle Tiren. The film was directed by Vallentine Chelluget. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nawi released?
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Nawi was released on August 24, 2024 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Nawi worth watching?
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Nawi (2024) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Nawi?
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Yes. The official Nawi trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.