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Over the shoulder shot from the point of view of a receptionist who is looking at a woman taking out money from her wallet.

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  Wanjeri Gakuru

  Kenya     20 minutes

Synopsis

As a 25th birthday present to herself, a woman decides to hire a male sex worker so that she can lose her virginity. This short film is a powerful exploration of vulnerability and our ability to overcome the things that haunt us.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 6: Departures.

 Kikuyu, Kiswahili 

Film Credits

  •   Wanjeri Gakuru, Judy Kibinge, Susan Mbogo, Oluwaseun Babalola
  •   Wanjeri Gakuru
  •   Carla Wanyika, Oprah Oyugi
  •   Geoffrey Mwangi
  •   Gashiki Gashiki, Elsaphan Njora, Fish Chege, Salome Ng’endo
  •   Mawazo Mengi Factory, Docubox East Africa and Kosinima Inc

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