This is one of my favorite Kenyan productions. With a limited budget, it communicates a lot. Nothing goes as you expect or want it to. There’s a failed attempt to bring in humor – and thank God it fails miserably as it would have watered down the tension in this movie.
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The Story
Aisha has just finished high school and is looking forward to joining the University but her parents have struggled to take her through school and now the business the family depends on is in trouble. Despite her likely perfect results, this may mean she will miss out on furthering her education. The solution comes in the form of a rich possible investor but there is a dark cloud that enters their lives with his arrival.
The Actors
The casting director does a good job with this production. Aisha does a great job with her role and keeps us glued throughout the film. Her reactions, her thoughts without saying much move the plot forward. My favorite scene is her struggle with the rapist you actually can see and feel her desperation though the duration on camera is short.
Another scene I like is the first time we meet her under the tree talking to her friend David and the time they spend together at her house. Her innocence and yet playful character and determination is established without the use of so many words.
Other actors I like are ….. who takes the role of her mother, …. her annoying male chauvinist father. I think the role of …. was poorly done. He really didn’t take the role of a cowardly rapist believable except in the actual scene. Thank the ancestors that the periods he was on screen were short so not much damage was done.
The Cast of Aisha
Brian Livondo – David
Chris Kamau – Bw. Mshefa
Eric Rurua – Entrepreneur
Fred Ayieko Majunga – Banker
Grace Muna – Secretary
Hawa Naito – Kassa
Jennifer Mshai – Chemist
Joyce Maina – Aisha
Loice Mwenesi- Girl in field
Maya Koikal – Doctor
Monica Thang’a – Mama
Patrick Gatimu – Baba
Rahma Nawiri – Rahab
Sebastian Kibocha – Gateman
Sybil Colette – Ayana
Technical Construction
The cinematography, camera, lighting, and angles are basic but they do not hinder the story. The music is good. It keeps the tension throughout the movie and this enhanced by the sounds or lack thereof.
Conclusion
I think the director did a great work with little resources in this production. The film communicates its message strongly.
Rating
I give this production a 7/10
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