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Soul Boy

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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.

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David Cairns MUBI 12/14/2017
Soul Boy is eminently loveable. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/11/2011 BRILLIANT BRILLIANT and some more BRILLIANT!! See more Read all reviews
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Hawa Essuman

Director

Samson Odhiambo

Abila

Leila Dayan Opou

Shiku

Krysteen Savane

Nyawawa

Billy Kahora

Screenwriter

Tom Tykwer

Producer
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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
One Fine Day Films, Ginger Ink Films
Genre
Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language
Swahili
Runtime
1h 0m