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Faya Dayi

A spiritual journey into the highlands of Harar, immersed in the rituals of khat, a leaf Sufi Muslims chewed for centuries for religious meditations – and Ethiopia’s most lucrative cash crop today. A tapestry of intimate stories offers a window into the dreams of youth under a repressive regime.

Top Cast

  • Mohammed Arif

    Mohammed Arif

    Self

  • Hashim Abdi

    Hashim Abdi

    Self

  • Biniam Yonas

    Biniam Yonas

    Self

  • Urji Abrahim Mumade

    Urji Abrahim Mumade

    Self

  • Destu Ibrahim Mumade

    Destu Ibrahim Mumade

    Self

Overview

A spiritual journey into the highlands of Harar, immersed in the rituals of khat, a leaf Sufi Muslims chewed for centuries for religious meditations – and Ethiopia’s most lucrative cash crop today. A tapestry of intimate stories offers a window into the dreams of youth under a repressive regime.

Rating

7.5 / 10
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