03 September 2021 Factual 120 mins
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.
Watch the official Faya Dayi 2021 trailer in HD below.
Mohammed Arif as Self
Hashim Abdi as Self
Biniam Yonas as Self
Urji Abrahim Mumade as Self
Destu Ibrahim Mumade as Self
Max Allman Consulting Editor
Bryn Mooser Executive Producer
Kathryn Everett Executive Producer
Mimi Pham Executive Producer
Roberto Grande Executive Producer
Austria 22 October 2021
Australia 13 August 2021
United Kingdom 10 August 2022
Russia 11 October 2021
United States 03 September 2021
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