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Faya Dayi

2021 · 2 h
Directed by Jessica Beshir · Ethiopia · Contemporary European Art Cinema
Documentary

Cast

Mohammed Arif Hashim Abdi Yonas Biniam Urji Abrahim Mumade Destu Ibrahim Mumade Ibrahim Mohammed

Credits

Written by: Jessica Beshir

Plot

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.

Sinekatalog’s take

Faya Dayi (2021) is a Ethiopia documentary directed by Jessica Beshir. It stars Mohammed Arif, Hashim Abdi and Biniam Yonas. It runs 120 minutes. It is listed here as part of the director's body of work.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (814 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.