The White Masai

The White Masai

6.3IMDb Score
Released:2005-09-14
Genre:Drama
Duration:131 min
Country:Germany
Director:Hermine Huntgeburth
Actors:Nina Hoss, Jacky Ido, Katja Flint, Antonio Prester, Janek Rieke
Production:Bayerischer Banken-Fonds, Constantin Film

Overview:

A girl, Carola, whose vacation in Kenya takes an interesting turn when she becomes infatuated with a Masai. Carola decides to leave her boyfriend to stay with her lover. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life and get used to their food which includes milk mixed with blood. She also has to face her husband's attitude towards women and what he expects from a wife. Nonetheless, Carola is welcomed warmly into the tribe she has chosen to join.

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