Faya Dayi
2021, Oromo. Directed by Jessica Beshir.
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.
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- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Oromo
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Faya Dayi is streaming on MUBI in India.
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- Released
- 3 September 2021
- Country
- Ethiopia, United States of America
- Written by
- Jessica Beshir
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Faya Dayi runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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Faya Dayi is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Faya Dayi?
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Who directed Faya Dayi?
Faya Dayi (2021) was directed by Jessica Beshir and stars Mohammed Arif, Hashim Abdi, Biniam Yonas.