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Soul Boy

2010 1h 0m Kids & Family Drama List
Reviews 53% Audience Score 50+ Ratings
Fourteen-year-old Abila (Samson Odhiambo) learns that his foolish father has gambled away his soul, which is now in possession of the witch Nyawawa (Krysteen Savane). Abila confronts the sorceress, who is impressed by the boy's courage. She promises to return the soul if Abila can complete seven arduous tasks in 24 hours. Along with his girlfriend Shiku (Leila Dayan Opou), Abila races throughout the neighborhoods of Nairobi, Kenya, hoping to cure his father as the clock ticks down. Read More Read Less
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Synopsis Fourteen-year-old Abila (Samson Odhiambo) learns that his foolish father has gambled away his soul, which is now in possession of the witch Nyawawa (Krysteen Savane). Abila confronts the sorceress, who is impressed by the boy's courage. She promises to return the soul if Abila can complete seven arduous tasks in 24 hours. Along with his girlfriend Shiku (Leila Dayan Opou), Abila races throughout the neighborhoods of Nairobi, Kenya, hoping to cure his father as the clock ticks down.
Director
Hawa Essuman
Producer
Tom Tykwer, Marie Steinmann
Screenwriter
Billy Kahora
Production Co
Ginger Ink Films, One Fine Day Films
Genre
Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language
Swahili
Runtime
1h 0m
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