''Supa Modo'' is a 2018 internationally co-produced

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directed by Likarion Wainaina. It first premiered at

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. It was selected as the Kenyan entry for the

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at the

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, but it was not nominated.

Plot

Jo is a young girl living in a small village in Kenya. It's her dream to become a super-hero, but unfortunately these ambitions are hindered by her impending terminal illness. As an attempt to make her desires possible the whole village is plotting a genius plan with the goal to make her wish come true.

Background

''Supa Modo'' was produced as part of the One Fine Day Films workshop-project, which gives African filmmakers the opportunity to learn from mentors and create their stories for an international audience. The project was founded by

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and Marie Steinmann. Other movies resulting from said workshops include

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and

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Festivals

The movie had its world premiere at the

in the category "Generations".

Cast

* Stycie Waweru as Jo * Akinyi Marianne Nungo as Kathryn * Nyawara Ndambia as Mwix * Johnson Gitau Chege as Mike * Humphrey Maina as Pato * Joseph Omari as Chairman * Rita Njenga as Nyanya * Dinah Githinji as Anne * Nellex Nderitu as Titus * Edna Daisy Nguka as Josephine * Peris Wambui as Caro * Mercy Kariuki as Soni * Cindy Kahura as Halima * Nick Mwathi as Villager 1 * Muriithi Mwangi Villager 2 * Martin Nyakabete as Villager 3 * Joseph Wairimu as Rico * Isaya Evans as Hospital Orderly * Manuel Sierbert as Doctor * Michael Bahati as Njuguna * Meshack Omondi as Bryo * Elsie Wairimy as Charlo * John Gathinya as Ozil * Francis Githinji as Toni * Jubilant Elijah as Kush * Euphine Akoth Odhiambo as Football Player * Mary Njeri Mwangi as Football Player * Benedict Musau as Football Player * Yu Long Hu as King Fu Fighter * Biqun Su as Kung Fu Fighter * Likarion Wainaina as Motorcycle Mounted Thief

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