Faya Dayi

2021· 120 min★ 6.8· Documentary

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.

Cast: Mohammed Arif, Hashim Abdi, Biniam Yonas

Director: Jessica Beshir