Disconnect (2018 film)

Disconnect is a 2018 Kenyan romantic comedy film directed by David 'Tosh' Gitonga and Michael Jones. The film stars Kenyan actress Brenda Wairimu and actor Nick Mutuma who lead a diverse cast which explores the dating scene in Nairobi.[1]

Disconnect
Directed byDavid 'Tosh' Gitonga and Michael Jones
Written bySilas Miami
StarringBrenda Wairimu, Nick Mutuma, Catherine Kamau, Pascal Tokodi and Pierra Makena
Music byIbrahim Sidede and Alex Tharao
Edited byFranki Ashiruka
Release date
  • 21 April 2018 (2018-04-21)
Running time
107 minutes
CountryKenya
LanguageSwahili
English

Plot

The film revolves around a secret romantic attraction between two best friends, Celine (played by Brenda Wairimu) and Josh (Nick Mutuma), and their closest friends in the Kenyan capital. Celine has difficulty getting into the right kid of relationship, and often relies on the advice and emotional support of her friends who include TK (Catherine Kamau-Karanja) the crazy one, Judy (Patricia Kihoro) the prayer warrior, Robin (Pierra Makena) Celine's sister and Preeti (Aseem Sharma) her co-worker and the fun one. Celine's best friend is Josh, played by Nick Mutuma, who also has his group of guy friends who help him navigate the urban relationship jungle; consisting of Otis (Pascal Tokodi) and Jennings (Arthur Sanya).[2]

Cast
  • Brenda Wairimu as Celine
  • Patricia Kihoro as Judy
  • Nick Mutuma as Josh
  • Pascal Tokodi as Otis
  • Catherine Kamau as TK
  • Pierra Makena as Robin
  • Brian Ogola as Richard

Release

Disconnect had its premiere at the Anga IMAX 4D Cinemax, Diamond Plaza in Nairobi on April 21, 2018. The red carpet premiere was attended by cast members as well as representation from the Kenya Film Commission and the Kenya Film Classification Board.[3] Dagoretti South Constituency Member of Parliament, John Kiarie was also in attendance.[4]

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References
  1. MovieDB, International. "Disconnect Film". ImDB. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
  2. Barasa, Velma. "Movie Review: The hits and misses of Disconnect the Movie". Pulse. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
  3. Njagi, Kagwiria. "Kenyan film 'Disconnect' out to break new ground". Daily Nation. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
  4. Mwangi, Moses. "Disconnect Kenyan movie premieres". The Star Kenya. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
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