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Supa Modo

Play trailer Poster for Supa Modo 2018,  1h 14m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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90% Tomatometer 10 Reviews 82% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
A young girl's dream of becoming a superhero is threatened by a terminal illness, inspiring people in her village to rally together to make her dream come true.

Critics Reviews

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David Opie Little White Lies Jun 19, 2018
A love letter to the power of escapism, a devastating portrayal of grief and a Kenyan family drama that defies stereotypes, Supa Modo serves as an important reminder that even when heroes die, they can continue to inspire others long after they're gone. Go to Full Review
Brent McKnight Seattle Times Jun 19, 2018
4/4
I'm glad movie theaters are dark because I ugly-cried my way through all 74 minutes of "Supa Modo." I straight-up bawled my eyes out. Go to Full Review
Javier Cortijo Cinemanía (Spain) Jul 7, 2020
2.5/5
Pretty but too amateurish. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Katie Hogan VultureHound Feb 3, 2020
5/5
Seeing the completed film at the end, complete with a fantastic VJing performance, not a gimmick but a common way to watch films in Kenya, you feel uplifted and hope that Supa Modo lives on! Go to Full Review
Siddhant Adlakha Slashfilm Aug 7, 2019
Supa Modo is a delicate film, one that even manages to be joyful at times. Go to Full Review
Grethe Kemp City Press (South Africa) May 14, 2019
4/5
The film is buoyed by the effervescence of young actress Waweru and a story that will leave your heart glowing long after you've watched it. Warning: you might also shed a few tears by the end. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Abraham L Jan 8, 2019 A joy to watch. Guaranteed cure for cynicism.
Poe M Oct 30, 2018 A simple yet really complex story
Kylo S Oct 20, 2018 A poignant tale about the power of dreams and community. I loved every second of the film
Albus S Oct 19, 2018 one word "SUPA". This movie made me cry
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Supa Modo

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Cast & Crew

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Likarion Wainaina

Director

Stycie Waweru

Jo

Marrianne Nungo

Kathryn

Nyawara Ndambia

Mwix

Johnson Gitau Chege

Mike

Humphrey Maina

Pato

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Supa Modo

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Movie Info

Synopsis A young girl's dream of becoming a superhero is threatened by a terminal illness, inspiring people in her village to rally together to make her dream come true.
Director
Likarion Wainaina
Producer
Sarika Hemi Lakhani, Marie Steinmann-Tykwer, Tom Tykwer, Ginger Wilson
Screenwriter
Wanjeri Gakuru, Silas Miami, Kamau Wa Ndung'u, Mugambi Nthiga
Production Co
One Fine Day Films, Ginger Ink Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Swahili
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 30, 2020
Runtime
1h 14m
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