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

Transaction

Dir. Wanjeri Gakuru | Kenya

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.

Language Kikuyu, Kiswahili

Run Time 20 minutes

Genres Sex and Sexuality Social Commentary

Film Credits

Producers Wanjeri Gakuru, Judy Kibinge, Susan Mbogo, Oluwaseun Babalola
Screenwriter Wanjeri Gakuru
Editor Carla Wanyika, Oprah Oyugi
Cinematographer Geoffrey Mwangi
Principal Cast Gashiki Gashiki, Elsaphan Njora, Fish Chege, Salome Ng’endo
Production Company Mawazo Mengi Factory, Docubox East Africa and Kosinima Inc