Disconnect (2018 film)

Disconnect
Directed by	David 'Tosh' Gitonga and Michael Jones
Written by	Silas Miami
Produced by	Njeri Karago
Starring	Brenda Wairimu, Nick Mutuma, Catherine Kamau, Pascal Tokodi and Pierra Makena
Cinematography	Andrew Mageto
Edited by	Franki Ashiruka
Music by	Ibrahim Sidede and Alex Tharao
Release date	21 April 2018 (2018-04-21)
Running time	107 minutes
Country	Kenya
Languages	Swahili English

Disconnect is a 2018 Kenyan romantic comedy film directed by David 'Tosh' Gitonga and Michael Jones. The film stars Kenyan actress Brenda Wairimu and actor Nick Mutuma who lead a diverse cast which explores the dating scene in Nairobi.

The film will be airing on Netflix on October 16, 2020 ^[1] making it the latest Kenyan film on the on-demand video platform, after the premieres of Poacher and Sincerely Daisy.

Plot

The film revolves around a secret romantic attraction between two best friends, Celine (played by Brenda Wairimu) and Josh (Nick Mutuma), and their closest friends in the Kenyan capital. Celine has difficulty getting into the right kind of relationship, and often relies on the advice and emotional support of her friends who include TK (Catherine Kamau-Karanja) the crazy one, Judy (Patricia Kihoro) the prayer warrior, Robin (Pierra Makena) Celine's sister and Preeti (Aseem Sharma) her co-worker and the fun one. Celine's best friend is Josh, played by Nick Mutuma, who also has his group of guy friends who help him navigate the urban relationship jungle; consisting of Otis (Pascal Tokodi) and Jennings (Arthur Sanya). ^[2]

Cast

Brenda Wairimu as Celine Nick Mutuma as Josh Catherine Kamau as TK Pascal Tokodi as Otis Bridget Shighadi as Neema Pierra Makena as Robin Patricia Kihoro as Judy Justin Mirichii as Khalid Aseem Sharma as Preeti Arthur Sanya Muiruri as Jennings (as Arthur Sanya) Brian Ogola as Richard Illya Frank as Belinda Isaya Evans as Kenneth Jazz Mistri as Ciru Willy Mwangi as Jacob Samwel Njihia as Celine's Grandfather Jerry Mokua as Belinda's Driver Keith Chuaga as Andrew Zainabu Harri as Mrs. Njuguna (as Zainabu Hari) Joyce Maina as Samantha Joe Miano as Period Date Guy Muthoni Gatheca as Ma Anzeste May Wairimu as Celine's Mum Maqbul Mohammed as Patrick (as Makbul Mohammed) Stanley Mburu as Gatheca Hellen Njoki as Betty Yvonne Wambui as Nurse Runjugi Ian Andrew as Reporter Humphrey Maina as Kamotho Junior Winnie Wangui as Mrs. Mbuthia Shiviske Shivisi as Ashley Vera Atsang as Neema's Assistant Esther Mueni as Waitress

Release

Brenda Wairimu as Celine Nick Mutuma as Josh Catherine Kamau as TK Pascal Tokodi as Otis Bridget Shighadi as Neema Pierra Makena as Robin Patricia Kihoro as Judy Justin Mirichii as Khalid Aseem Sharma as Preeti Arthur Sanya Muiruri as Jennings (as Arthur Sanya) Brian Ogola as Richard Illya Frank as Belinda Isaya Evans as Kenneth Jazz Mistri as Ciru Willy Mwangi as Jacob Samwel Njihia as Celine's Grandfather Jerry Mokua as Belinda's Driver Keith Chuaga as Andrew Zainabu Harri as Mrs. Njuguna (as Zainabu Hari) Joyce Maina as Samantha Joe Miano as Period Date Guy Muthoni Gatheca as Ma Anzeste May Wairimu as Celine's Mum Maqbul Mohammed as Patrick (as Makbul Mohammed) Stanley Mburu as Gatheca Hellen Njoki as Betty Yvonne Wambui as Nurse Runjugi Ian Andrew as Reporter Humphrey Maina as Kamotho Junior Winnie Wangui as Mrs. Mbuthia Shiviske Shivisi as Ashley Vera Atsang as Neema's Assistant Esther Mueni as Waitress

References

1. Reporter, Standard. "Kenyan films Sincerely Daisy and Disconnect now on Netflix". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
2. Barasa, Velma. "Movie Review: The hits and misses of Disconnect the Movie". Pulse. Archived from the original on 2018-11-19. Retrieved 2018-11-19.

External links

• Disconnect at IMDb