Faya Dayi

7.6 / 10

(14 votes)

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.

Country:

Ethiopia,

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

120 minutes

Year:

2021

Director:

Jessica Beshir

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Company:

XTR,

Merkhana Films,

Neon Heart Productions,

Flies Collective

Cast:
Mohammed Arif

Self

Hashim Abdi

Self

Biniam Yonas

Self

Urji Abrahim Mumade

Self

Destu Ibrahim Mumade

Self

Crew:
Max Allman

Consulting Editor

Mimi Pham

Executive Producer

Kathryn Everett

Executive Producer

Bryn Mooser

Executive Producer

Tony Hsieh

Executive Producer