The Beautiful Hen Behind Yao Mountain | |
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Directed by | Imran Kingsly Shaban |
Written by | Imran Kingsly Shaban |
Produced by | Imran Pitersen Kaisi |
Starring | Ken Kananji Bertha Nkhoma Abdullah Kamlanje Fantasia Mkwamba |
Cinematography | Imran Pitersen Kaisi |
Edited by | Imran Pitersen Kaisi |
Music by | Shaib Albe |
Release date |
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Running time | 71 minutes |
Country | Malawi |
Languages | English Chewa |
The Unbroken Spirit, is a 2019 Malawian romantic drama film directed by Imran Kingsly Shaban and produced by Imran Pitersen Kaisi. [1] The film stars Ken Kananji and Bertha Nkhoma in lead roles whereas Abdullah and Kamlanje Fantasia Mkwamba made supportive roles. The film was shot in the Malawi Mangochi District at Che Moto Village. [2] [3]
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