Nawi

About Nawi

In the remote Turkana region of Kenya, 13-year-old Nawi's aspirations of higher education are shattered when her father plans to marry her off to a stranger to ensure the family a substantial amount of livestock.

Nawi (2024) is a drama film directed by Apuu Mourine and Kevin Schmutzler. Released in August 2024, it runs 103 minutes.

Michelle Lemuya Ikeny appears as Nawi, Joel Liwan as Joel, Benson Ochungo Obiero as Eree (Nawi's Father), and Ben Tekee as Shadrack. Written by Milcah Cherotich.

Members will find kenya, child marriage, coming of age, and teenage girl in it. American members can watch it on Angel Studios.

Mean Girls, Lady Bird, and Dirty Dancing make useful companions to Nawi.