Faya Dayi

2021 • 2h 0m • Documentary

97%Rotten Tomatoes

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.

Director

Jessica Beshir

Writers

Jessica Beshir

Status

Released