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Release Year2026
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LanguageSwahili
CertificationNR
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DirectorLikarion Wainaina
WritersLikarion Wainaina
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAnam's Wake
About Anam's Wake
Anam, a professional mourner, takes on the task of guiding a wealthy family through a funeral ritual for its recently deceased patriarch but she soon discovers that the ritual may be just as much about her confronting her past encounter with death as it is about the family coming to terms with long-buried secrets.
Directed by Likarion Wainaina, Anam's Wake leans on a strong ensemble — Marima Wanjiru, Samson Omondi, Peter Kawa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2026.
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