Soul Boy

Nairobi, Kenya. 14-year-old Abila lives with his parents in Kibera, one of the largest slums in East Africa. One morning the teenager discovers his father ill and delirious. Someone has stolen his soul, mumbles the father. Abila sets off in search of the right remedy, along with his girlfriend Shiku who, being from another tribe, brings abouth further issues. Ebarking on an adventurous journey, the two children are led right to the heart of the microcosm of a diverse and exciting community.

Produced by Tom Tykwer ('Run Lola Run'), this exciting new vision from director Hawa Essuman has an energy all its own, lifting the lid on a life little-exposed to cinema, yet more than worthy of being discovered.