Nairobi Half Life (2012)
100 min | Drama

Nairobi Half Life (2012)

100 min | Drama

A young, aspiring actor from upcountry Kenya dreams of becoming a success in the big city. In pursuit of this and to the chagrin of his brother and parents, he makes his way to Nairobi:the city of opportunity.

Director

David 'Tosh' Gitonga

Writers

Billy Kahora (writing supervisor) | Potash Charles Matathia (script writer) | Samuel Munene (script writer) | Serah Mwihaki (script writer)

Producers

Sarika Hemi Lakhani | Tom Tykwer | Ginger Wilson

Composer

Xaver von Treyer

Cinematographers

Christian Almesberger | Lawrence Kimani | Meshack Oduor | Violet Otindo | Mohamed Zain (cameraman)

Editors

Abdallaza | Mkaiwawi Mwakaba (edited by) | Sabine Smit

Production Designer

Naia Barrenechea (Supervising Production Designer)

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Release date

Dec 8, 2012 (United States)

Awards

15 wins & 9 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
77 cast members

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Joseph Wairimu Mwas Mwas See fewer	Sense8 (2015)
Olwenya Maina Oti Oti See fewer	Poacher (2018)
Shix Kapyenga Amina (as Nancy Wanjiku Karanja) Amina (as Nancy Wanjiku Karanja) See fewer	Uradi (2020)
Mugambi Nthiga Cedric Cedric See fewer	Supa Modo (2018)
Paul Ogola Mose Mose See fewer	Sense8 (2015)
Antony Ndung'u Waf Waf See fewer	What's on Your Mind? (2018)
Johnson Gitau Chege Kyalo Kyalo See fewer	Supa Modo (2018)
Kamau Ndungu John Waya John Waya See fewer	The Dreams of Elibidi (2010)
Abubakar Mwenda Dingo Dingo See fewer	From a Whisper (2008)
Mburu Kimani Daddy M Daddy M See fewer	The Race (II) (2007)
Mehul Savani Khanji Khanji See fewer	Muigwithania (2010)
Maina Joseph Kimachia Kimachia See fewer	Noose of Gold (2010)
Isaac Kiarie Kama Kama See fewer	Nganya (2018)
Peterson Gathambo Kuheyo Kuheyo See fewer	Valentine ya Njaramba (2011)
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Tony Rimwah Officer Officer See fewer	Greedy Lying Bastards (2012)
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Eduardo Waigwa Baba Mwas Baba Mwas See fewer	The Marshal of Finland (2012)
Jacky Vike Ruth Ruth See fewer	It's Us (2013)
Bernard Safari Jose Jose See fewer	Taking the Flak (2009)
Manasseh Mbathia Chege Member of Parliament Member of Parliament See fewer	Strength of a Woman (2015)
Irene Kariuki Mama Njeri Mama Njeri See fewer	Siri (2009)
Katherine Damaris Mama Akinyi Mama Akinyi See fewer	The Constant Gardener (2005)
Jimmy Gathu Self Self See fewer	Kamtupe (2022)
Victor Mwaki Ambani Dingo's Gang Member #1 Dingo's Gang Member #1 See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Mathias Nyamai Dingo's Gang Member #2 (as Mathias Nyamai Kavita) Dingo's Gang Member #2 (as Mathias Nyamai Kavita) See fewer	The First Grader (2010)
Maina Kamau Dingo's Gang Member #3 (as Antony Maina Kamau) Dingo's Gang Member #3 (as Antony Maina Kamau) See fewer	Chasing Moses (2009)
Jeremiah Amtavi Dingo's Gang Member #4 Dingo's Gang Member #4 See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Joel Bwana Dingo's Gang Member #5 Dingo's Gang Member #5 See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Michael Odera Dingo's Gang Member #6 Dingo's Gang Member #6 See fewer	40 Sticks (2020)
Paul Njogu Dingo's Gang Member #7 (as Paul Kades Njogu) Dingo's Gang Member #7 (as Paul Kades Njogu) See fewer	Soul Boy (2010)
Tito Otieno Osodo Gang Member #1 Gang Member #1 See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Muhammed Adi Gang Member #2 Gang Member #2 See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Joseph Njuguna Gang Member #3 Gang Member #3 See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
George Mwangi Gang Member #4 Gang Member #4 See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Ali Juma Mzee Gang Member #5 Gang Member #5 See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Joseph G. Mwai Phoenix Theatre Director Phoenix Theatre Director See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Alice Muthoni Waweru Phoenix Theatre-Assistant Director Phoenix Theatre-Assistant Director See fewer	My Faith (2015)
Stella Wangeci Nyawira Phoenix Theatre Assistant Phoenix Theatre Assistant See fewer	Pearls of Africa (I)
Charlie Karumi Phoenix Theatre Assistant #2 (as Charles Karumi) Phoenix Theatre Assistant #2 (as Charles Karumi) See fewer	Watu Wote: All of Us (2017)
Nyokabi Gethaiga Phoenix Actor - Monica Phoenix Actor - Monica See fewer	Kati Kati (2016)
Brian Munene Phoenix Actor - Dennis Phoenix Actor - Dennis See fewer	Is This Your Daughter? (2015)
Samwel Pipo Brouwer Phoenix Actor - Jacob Phoenix Actor - Jacob See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Kevin Nzevela Phoenix Actor - Policeman Phoenix Actor - Policeman See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Wilson Mwangi Wanjiru Phoenix Actor - Policeman Phoenix Actor - Policeman See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Roseline Omollo Girl in Phoenix Theatre Girl in Phoenix Theatre See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Caroline Ngorobi Assistant - National Theatre Assistant - National Theatre See fewer	Kotinyo (2019)
June Gachui Singer in National Theatre Singer in National Theatre See fewer	Project Daddy (2004)
David Aliwah Singer in National Theatre Singer in National Theatre See fewer	Women of Obiero (2014)
Anthony Rutabingwa Guy in National Theatre Guy in National Theatre See fewer	It's Us (2013)
Mwajuma Bahati Girl in National Theatre (as Doreen Mwajuma) Girl in National Theatre (as Doreen Mwajuma) See fewer	It's Us (2013)
Anne Gachia Theatre Actor #1 Theatre Actor #1 See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Sandra Joan Theatre Actor #2 Theatre Actor #2 See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Monica Njeri Theatre Actor #3 Theatre Actor #3 See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Kevin Ochieng Ogutu Theatre Actor #4 Theatre Actor #4 See fewer	Bangarang (2021)
Colbourne Odero Theatre Actor #5 Theatre Actor #5 See fewer	The Team - Kenya (2011)
Francis Maina City Council Officer City Council Officer See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Eddy Kimani NZE Car Owner NZE Car Owner See fewer	In a Better World (2010)
Peter Njogu Thug Thug See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Nini Wacera Woman Robbed on the Street Woman Robbed on the Street See fewer	Sense8 (2015)
Edna Daisy Nguka Girl in Jail (as Ednah Daisy) Girl in Jail (as Ednah Daisy) See fewer	It's Us (2013)
Racheal Wahu Hooker Hooker See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Benhard G. Mwangi Guy in Brothel Guy in Brothel See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Stephen B. Ogana Police Officer's Driver Police Officer's Driver See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Godfrey Ojiambo Police Officer (as Godfrey Ojiambo Muyungi) Police Officer (as Godfrey Ojiambo Muyungi) See fewer	In a Better World (2010)
Joel Otukho Police Receptionist (as Joel Kennedy Otukho) Police Receptionist (as Joel Kennedy Otukho) See fewer	The Captain of Nakara (2012)
Robert Ongoro Policeman #1 Policeman #1 See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Godfrey Odhiambo Policeman #2 Policeman #2 See fewer	Malooned (2007)
Jimmy Wanjala Car-Jack Victim Man Car-Jack Victim Man See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Christine Njeri Car-Jack Victim Woman Car-Jack Victim Woman See fewer	The Fifth Estate (2013)
Kenneth Gichoya Taxi Driver #1 Taxi Driver #1 See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Joshua Maina Taxi Driver #2 Taxi Driver #2 See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Williamson Githieya Passat Owner Passat Owner See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Erick Ndungu Car Owner (as Erick Warugu Ndung'u) Car Owner (as Erick Warugu Ndung'u) See fewer	The Distant Boat (2013)
Benta Ochieng Kidnapped Woman Kidnapped Woman See fewer	The First Grader (2010)
Siobhain Wilson GX Driver GX Driver See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Geoffrey Nguga Young Boy Young Boy See fewer	Nairobi Half Life (2012)

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