The White Masai

The White Masai

2005 · 131 min · DE · 6.4 (56 votes)
Dir. Hermine Huntgeburth · Starring Nina Hoss, Jacky Ido, Katja Flint, Antonio Prester, Janek Rieke, Helen Namaso Lenamarken · Music Niki Reiser
Drama

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.

VIBE

A sweeping, romantic drama about a woman's transformative journey into an unfamiliar culture. It feels like an epic love story set against breathtaking landscapes, exploring the challenges and beauty of embracing a new way of life.

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