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Faya Dayi

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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Genres:

Documentary

Cast:

Hashim Abdi, Mohammed Arif, Biniam Yonas, Urji Abrahim Mumade, Destu Ibrahim Mumade

Production:

Sundance Institute Documentary Fund, Neon Heart Productions, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, Flies Collective, XTR, Doha Film Institute, Merkhana Films, The Open Society Foundation, The Jerome Foundation

Country:

United States of America

Duration:

120 m