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Supa Modo

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A young girl's dream of becoming a superhero is threatened by a terminal illness, inspiring people in her village to rally together to make her dream come true.

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David Opie Little White Lies 06/19/2018
A love letter to the power of escapism, a devastating portrayal of grief and a Kenyan family drama that defies stereotypes, Supa Modo serves as an important reminder that even when heroes die, they can continue to inspire others long after they're gone. Go to Full Review Brent McKnight Seattle Times 06/19/2018
4/4
I'm glad movie theaters are dark because I ugly-cried my way through all 74 minutes of "Supa Modo." I straight-up bawled my eyes out. Go to Full Review Javier Cortijo Cinemanía (Spain) 07/07/2020
2.5/5
Pretty but too amateurish. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Katie Hogan VultureHound 02/03/2020
5/5
Seeing the completed film at the end, complete with a fantastic VJing performance, not a gimmick but a common way to watch films in Kenya, you feel uplifted and hope that Supa Modo lives on! Go to Full Review Siddhant Adlakha Slashfilm 08/07/2019
Supa Modo is a delicate film, one that even manages to be joyful at times. Go to Full Review Grethe Kemp City Press (South Africa) 05/14/2019
4/5
The film is buoyed by the effervescence of young actress Waweru and a story that will leave your heart glowing long after you've watched it. Warning: you might also shed a few tears by the end. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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04/23/2020 A great movie with new ideas and very captivating See more l g @bearcrkrd 01/08/2019 A joy to watch. Guaranteed cure for cynicism. See more 10/30/2018 A simple yet really complex story See more 10/20/2018 A poignant tale about the power of dreams and community. I loved every second of the film See more 10/19/2018 one word "SUPA". This movie made me cry See more Read all reviews
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Likarion Wainaina

Director

Stycie Waweru

Jo

Marrianne Nungo

Kathryn

Nyawara Ndambia

Mwix

Johnson Gitau Chege

Mike

Humphrey Maina

Pato

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Supa Modo

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Movie Info

Synopsis A young girl's dream of becoming a superhero is threatened by a terminal illness, inspiring people in her village to rally together to make her dream come true.
Director
Likarion Wainaina
Producer
Sarika Hemi Lakhani, Marie Steinmann-Tykwer, Tom Tykwer, Ginger Wilson
Screenwriter
Wanjeri Gakuru, Silas Miami, Kamau Wa Ndung'u, Mugambi Nthiga
Production Co
One Fine Day Films, Ginger Ink Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Swahili
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 30, 2020
Runtime
1h 14m
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