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was written, shot, edited and director Shemu Joyah. The movie is internationally acclaimed and has been featured in international film festivals and won seven awards. The film has also been nominated for awards in the Kenya, Cairo, and
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was filmed on location in Malawi. It is about a domestic worker sexually molested by her employer who struggles to empower herself and improve her life. It was nominated in 8 categories at the
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