Plot
Set in a mountain village in Kenya the film tells the remarkable true and uplifting story of a proud old Mau Mau veteran who is determined to seize his last chance to learn to read and write - and so ends up joining a class alongside six year-olds. Together he and his young teacher face fierce resistance, but ultimately they win through - and also find a new way of overcoming the burdens of the colonial past.
Written by
Ann Peacock
Directed by
Justin Chadwick
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America, Kenya
Production Companies
Big Boy Films, ARTE, BBC Films, Videovision Entertainment, UK Film Council, Lipsync Productions, Sixth Sense Productions, Origin Pictures
Languages
Kiswahili, English
Awards
18 wins & 12 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
5,040
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
56
Popularity
NA