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The Friend

2018Age guide: 12+

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  • United KingdomAmazon Prime Video
  • CanadaHoopla · MUBI · Film Movement Plus
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Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative…

★ 7/10 · 159 TMDB audience ratings

Starring

  • Samantha MugatsiaKena
  • Sheila MunyivaZiki
  • Jimmi GathuJohn Mwaura
  • Nini WaceraMercy
  • Dennis MusyokaPeter Okemi
  • Patricia AmiraRose Okemi
  • Neville MisatiBlacksta
  • Muthoni GathechaMama Atim

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