Overview

A spiritual journey into the highlands of Harar, immersed in the rituals of khat, a leaf Sufi Muslims chewed for centuries for religious meditations – and Ethiopia’s most lucrative cash crop today. A tapestry of intimate stories offers a window into the dreams of youth under a repressive regime.

Cast

Mohammed Arif, Hashim Abdi, Biniam Yonas, Urji Abrahim Mumade, Destu Ibrahim Mumade

Forgot the name of "Faya Dayi"? Describe the plot or a scene and let MovieMind find it.

Find a movie by describing it

Frequently asked

What is "Faya Dayi" about?

A spiritual journey into the highlands of Harar, immersed in the rituals of khat, a leaf Sufi Muslims chewed for centuries for religious meditations – and Ethiopia’s most lucrative cash crop today. A tapestry of intimate stories offers a window into the dreams of youth under a repressive regime.

When was "Faya Dayi" released?

Faya Dayi was released in 2021.

Who stars in "Faya Dayi"?

The cast includes Mohammed Arif, Hashim Abdi, Biniam Yonas, Urji Abrahim Mumade.