| Sincerely Daisy | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nick Mutuma |
| Screenplay by | Natasha Likimani |
| Produced by | Nick Mutuma |
| Starring | Ellah Maina Brian Abejah Sam Psenjen Mbeki Mwalimu |
| Music by | Timothy Rimbui |
| Production company | Giraffe Africa Productions |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | Kenya |
| Language | English |
Sincerely Daisy is a 2020 Kenyan coming-of-age romantic comedy film produced and directed by popular actor Nick Mutuma. The film stars Ella Maina, Brian Abejah, Sam Psenjen and Mbeki Mwalimu in the lead roles. The film was released in Netflix on 9 October 2020 and became the first ever Kenyan feature film to be released via Netflix. It is also the second Kenyan film to be released in the platform after short film Poacher. The film became one of the highly anticipated films in Netflix after its trailer was released on 2 September 2020.
Plot
The film revolves around the life of a happy high school graduate (Daisy) played by Ella Maina, whose dreams, expectations, passion and confidence are significantly affected by family and romantic drama.
Cast
- Ellah Maina as Daisy
- Brian Abejah as Collo
- Sam Psenjen as Fred
- James Webbo
- Serah Wanjiru as Amina
- Francis Ouma as Kyalo Mistari
- Kagambi Nass
- Mbeki Mwalimu as Wendy
- Foi Wambui as Lisa
- Muthoni Gathecha
Production
Principal photography began in November 2019. It marked the second directorial venture for Nick Mutuma after You Again. The film was made at The Next Superstar, a popular talent competition in Kenya and most of the contestants who featured in the talent competition were cast in the film. The film was shot and completed within just seven days. The soundtrack of the film is by Kenyan music producer Timothy Rimbui.
See also
References
- Muriuki, Karen (2020-09-28). "Kenya: From Kenya to the World - Film to Premiere On Netflix". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
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- "Nick Mutuma's Sincerely Daisy and Disconnect makes it to Netflix". Pulse Live Kenya. 2020-10-05. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- Onyango, Fred (2020-10-07). "Why Netflix is a lifeline for African film-makers". the Guardian. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
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