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Faya Dayi
Faya Dayi

Faya Dayi

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Documentary

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Oromo

Runtime

120 mins

Rating

7.8/10

Release Date

03 September 2021

Country

Ethiopia

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

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