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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Mohammed Arif, Hashim Abdi, Biniam Yonas, Urji Abrahim Mumade, Destu Ibrahim Mumade
Crew: Jessica Beshir (Director), Jessica Beshir (Writer), Jeanne Applegate (Editor), Dustin Waldman (Editor), Bryn Mooser (Executive Producer), Kathryn Everett (Executive Producer)
Country: United States of America, Ethiopia, Qatar
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Studio: XTR, Merkhana Films, Neon Heart Productions, Flies Collective, Sundance Institute, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, DFI, Open Society Foundations, Jerome Foundation
Runtime: 120 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Sep 03, 2021
IMDb: 3.2
