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Faya Dayi

2021 · 2h 0m · Documentary · Ethiopia, United States of America · Rated 12A (GB)

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.

Written & directed by
Jessica Beshir
Starring
Mohammed Arif, Hashim Abdi, Biniam Yonas, Urji Abrahim Mumade
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