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Faya Dayi

12A20212hJessica Beshir
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 81

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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.

Documentary
Drug AddictionWoman DirectorSufism

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What is Faya Dayi (2021) about?

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.

Who stars in Faya Dayi?

Faya Dayi stars Mohammed Arif (Self), Hashim Abdi (Self), Biniam Yonas (Self), Urji Abrahim Mumade (Self), Destu Ibrahim Mumade (Self). The film was directed by Jessica Beshir.

How long is Faya Dayi?

Faya Dayi has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2021. It is rated 12A.

Is Faya Dayi worth watching?

Faya Dayi holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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