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DROWNING

Mel battles alcoholism as responsibilities overwhelm her during the corona pandemic. She tries desperately to flaunt what seems like a comfortable life online to keep up with the trends.

  • Wanjiru Njoki (PR)
    Director
    A letter to my daughter
  • Njeri Miring'u
    Writer
  • Njeri Miring'u
    Producer
  • Wanjiru Njoki (PR)
    Producer
  • Njeri Miring'u
    Key Cast
    "Mel Wangeshi"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 57 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 31, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    800 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Kenya
  • Country of Filming:
    Kenya
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    MP4
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No

  • Kenya
Distribution Information
  • Kenya Film Comission
    Distributor
    Country: Kenya
Director Biography - Wanjiru Njoki (PR)

Wanjiru Njoki is an upcoming director, whose passion in telling stories has inspired her to create and direct films. She's recently directed a shortfilm called A Letter To My Daughter.

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Director Statement

I beleieve that not everything can be said through words. Sometimes, you have to see it. My greatest dream in 'Drowning' is to make people understand that even the people who look like they've got it all together needs some checking up.