Nawi

Set in the remote Turkana region of Kenya, this drama follows a thirteen-year-old girl named Nawi. Her hopes for an education are threatened when her father decides to marry her to a stranger in exchange for livestock. Facing a conflict between long-standing tribal traditions and her own desire for freedom, Nawi resists her forced marriage and attempts to escape her home to secure a different future for herself and other girls in her community.

The film was produced by FilmCrew Media, Learning Lions, and Baobab Pictures, with a screenplay written by Milcah Cherotich. It was directed by Vallentine Chelluget, Apuu Mourine, Kevin Schmutzler, and Tobias Schmutzler. The cast is led by Michelle Lemuya Ikeny in the title role, appearing alongside Joel Liwan, Benson Ochungo Obiero, Ben Tekee, Michelle Tiren, and Patrick Oketch. Released on August 24, 2024, the movie has a runtime of 103 minutes. It has been well received by viewers, maintaining a 7.7 rating on IMDb based on 234 votes.