Name: Subira
Genre: Drama
Released: 2019-11-01
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Brenda Wairimu, Tirath Padam, Nice Githinji, Walter Keyombe, Awad Musa

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Subira, is a young, free-spirited girl from the rural areas of Kenya. She seems to have her whole life ahead of her, that is, until the death of her loving and encouraging father. Life hits her hard afterwards, with traditional submissive expectations preventing her from leading the life she desires.

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Coming-of-Age Drama
Cultural Challenges
Family Resilience
Personal Freedom
Rural Kenya Setting
Emotional Journey
Social Expectations
Hopeful Outlook
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Directed by: Ravneet Sippy Chadha
Written by: Vibeke Muasya, Lorenzo Favella, Ravneet Sippy Chadha

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Facts

November 1, 2019 · 1 h 30 min · Drama

Released: November 1, 2019
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: Swahili
Also spoken: English
Made in: Kenya
Available in: 129 countries

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Where can I stream Subira?

Netflix

Fawesome

In the United States, Subira streams on Netflix, and it is free with ads on Fawesome. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Subira worth watching?

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Subira okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Subira plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Subira in English?

SwahiliEnglish

No, it was made in Swahili, with some English.