

Faya Dayi
Visit website7.6/10 • 14
2021-09-03 • 2h 0m
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.
- Directors
- Jessica Beshir
- Writters
- Jessica Beshir
- Editors
- Jessica Beshir, Dustin Waldman

Faya Dayi
Visit website2021-09-03 • 2h 0m
7.6/10 • 14
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.
- Directors
- Jessica Beshir
- Writters
- Jessica Beshir
- Editors
- Jessica Beshir, Dustin Waldman
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsMohammed Arif
Self
Hashim Abdi
Self
Biniam Yonas
Self
Urji Abrahim Mumade
Self
Destu Ibrahim Mumade
Self
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- Oromo
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- Keywords
- drug addictionwoman directorsufism