Become a Member

to watch this film, and all films, for just $6.99 / month.   Otherwise you may purchase a

Please log in or sign up to leave comments.
Tagline

From A Whisper is based on the real events surrounding the August 7 bombings on the US Embassy in Nairobi in 1998.

Synopsis

Abu (Ken Ambani) is a quiet and hardworking intelligence officer who keeps to himself. When he meets Tamani (Corrine Onyango), a young, rebellious artist in search of her mother, he decides to help. Unknowingly, Tamani churns up memories of Fareed (Abubakar Mwenda), Abu’s best friend who also lost his life in the US Embassy bomb blast 10 years ago. The discovery about the death of Tamani’s mother, forces everyone involved to learn how to forgive, deal with their own faith and confront what they fear the most – The truth.

Director's Statement

Abu (Ken Ambani) is a quiet and hardworking intelligence officer who keeps to himself. When he meets Tamani (Corrine Onyango), a young, rebellious artist in search of her mother, he decides to help. Unknowingly, Tamani churns up memories of Fareed (Abubakar Mwenda), Abu’s best friend who also lost his life in the US Embassy bomb blast 10 years ago. The discovery about the death of Tamani’s mother, forces everyone involved to learn how to forgive, deal with their own faith and confront what they fear the most – The truth.

Directed by: Wanuri Kahiu
Written by: Wanuri Kahiu
Produced by: Kuxi Ghai
Anna Marano

Cast

Fareed: Abubakar Mwenda
Tamani: Corrine Onyango
Sam: Godfrey Odhiambo
Abu: Ken Ambani

Crew

Music: Eric Wainaina
Editor: Chris King
Cinematographer: Marius van Graan
Sound: Richard Ngugi
  • Wanuri Kahiu

    Director

    Wanuri Kahiu