Mvera (Kenya)
LENGTH: 114 Minutes
DIRECTOR: Daudi Otieno Anguka
RATING: M
Synopsis
Awards/Screening: NYALI CINEMAX MOMBASA Oscars 2023, ANGA CINEMAS NAIROBI Oscars 2023
Corrupt leadership plunges a community into poverty. Against her grandmother’s advice, Mvera pursues her quest for a better life, echoing her mother’s journey to America. Mvera, yearning to escape and find her missing mother, seizes an opportunity offered by Thabiti’s company, only to discover a horrifying truth: an organ trafficking ring preys on hopefuls like her. Determined to expose Thabiti’s villainy, Mvera embarks on a perilous journey, racing against time to save her community from his deceitful grasp. From a timid girl to an inspiring heroine, Mvera’s resilience shines through, inspiring others to challenge injustice. Mvera is a gripping narrative of courage and redemption, illustrating how even in darkness, the smallest glimmer of hope can ignite profound change.