Rafiki
2018 · 82 min · Director: Wanuri Kahiu
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
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 society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety. Inspried by Monica Arac de Nyeko's "Jambula Tree", which chronicles a story of two girls in love in Uganda, "Rafiki" challenges deep rooted cynicism about same sex relationships among actors, crew, friends, and family in Kenya.
Emotional fingerprint
Rafiki (2018) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Love 35%, Empathy 25%, Anxiety 15%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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AI estimate
Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Love, Empathy, Anxiety. Genres: Drama, Romance. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Love, Empathy and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 6.8/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 68/100.
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Emotional journey
- Sympathy
- Tension
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Sympathy
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Sympathy | Tension | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | 24 % | 8 % | 10 % | 5 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 6′ | Sympathy | 35 % | 25 % | 23 % | 19 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 10′ | Sympathy | 45 % | 39 % | 32 % | 33 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Tension | 46 % | 30 % | 31 % | 24 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Hope | 46 % | 16 % | 24 % | 8 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Hope | 48 % | 13 % | 22 % | 3 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Love | 68 % | 22 % | 28 % | 5 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 35′ | Hope | 59 % | 28 % | 35 % | 11 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Love | 56 % | 31 % | 35 % | 19 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 43′ | Love | 65 % | 40 % | 41 % | 28 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Tension | 72 % | 54 % | 61 % | 35 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Tension | 79 % | 64 % | 78 % | 41 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Tension | 84 % | 71 % | 83 % | 52 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 59′ | Sympathy | 86 % | 80 % | 79 % | 68 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Sympathy | 84 % | 83 % | 65 % | 73 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Sympathy | 80 % | 79 % | 51 % | 73 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Sadness | 75 % | 70 % | 45 % | 70 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 76′ | Sadness | 63 % | 55 % | 38 % | 57 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Ziki
John Mwaura
Mercy
Peter Okemi
Rose Okemi
Mama Atim
Waireri
Tom
Elizabeth
Elizabeth's Friend
Pastor
Josephine
Motorbike Passenger
Delivery Truck Driver
Tuktuk Driver
Mrs. Machoko
Mrs. Ngugi
Details
- Directed by
- Wanuri Kahiu
- Written by
- Wanuri Kahiu, Jenna Cato Bass, Monica Arac de Nyeko
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2018
- Runtime
- 82 min
- Country
- Kenya, South Africa, Germany, Netherlands, France, Norway, Lebanon, United Kingdom
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Love
- Data updated
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