The White Masai
2005, German. Directed by Hermine Huntgeburth.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
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Cast & crew
- Hermine HuntgeburthDirector
- Nina HossCarola Lehmann
- Jacky IdoLemalian
- Katja FlintElisabeth
- Antonio PresterPater Bernado
- Janek RiekeStefan
- Helen Namaso LenamarkenLemalians Mutter
- Nicolas SironkaMini-Chief
- Damaris Itenyo AgweyuAsma
- Barbara Magdalena AhrenCarolas Mutter
- Robert DölleFrank
- Barbara HerschbachJenny
- Claire RussellFlughafen Hostess
Details
- Released
- 14 September 2005
- Original title
- Die weisse Massai
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Johannes W. Betz, Hermine Huntgeburth, Günter Rohrbach
- Budget
- $7M
- Box office
- $23M
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The White Masai: quick answers
Is The White Masai worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The White Masai?
The White Masai runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does The White Masai have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The White Masai. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The White Masai parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The White Masai yet.
Which OTT platform is The White Masai on?
The White Masai isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 September 2005. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The White Masai?
If you liked The White Masai, try Jerichow, What Maisie Knew, Women Talking.
Who directed The White Masai?
The White Masai (2005) was directed by Hermine Huntgeburth and stars Nina Hoss, Jacky Ido, Katja Flint.