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Growing Pains II

Growing Pains II is a short visual film that delves into the complex relationship between a mother and daughter confronting the roots of their anger(symbolized by red) and the generational trauma that has shaped their lives. Through gabay (traditional Somali poetry), cultural and nostalgic elements, the film crafts a visual narrative unveiling the unspoken words between them in the hope of fostering a deeper understanding.

  • Bakar Elmi
    Director
  • Wasima Farah
    Director
  • Maryan Farah
    Writer
  • Najla Farah
    Key Cast
    "Red #1"
  • Fahima Farah
    Key Cast
    "Red #2"
  • Nura Farah
    Key Cast
    "Red #3"
  • Halima Adam
    Key Cast
    "Red #4"
  • Taima Adam
    Key Cast
    "Red #5"
  • Bakar Elmi
    Editor
  • Amin Abdullah
    Editor
  • Alan De Leon Taverna
    Lighting/Gaffer
  • Aisha Jamal
    Translation
  • Kaamil A Haider
    Translation
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 7, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    Somali
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Public Functionary
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    United States
    October 10, 2024
  • Augsburg University Gage Gallery
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    United States
    November 3, 2024
Director - Bakar Elmi, Wasima Farah