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The White Masai

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2005 | 131 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

A girl, Carola, whose vacation in Kenya takes an interesting turn when she becomes infatuated with a Masai. Carola decides to leave her boyfriend to stay with her lover. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life and get used to their food which includes milk mixed with blood. She also has to face her husband's attitude towards women and what he expects from a wife. Nonetheless, Carola is welcomed warmly into the tribe she has chosen to join.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    63% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $23 million worldwide on a $7 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 130K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Hermine Huntgeburth

  • Nina HossCarola Lehmann
  • Jacky IdoLemalian
  • Katja FlintElisabeth
  • Antonio PresterPater Bernado
  • Janek RiekeStefan
  • Helen Namaso LenamarkenLemalians Mutter
  • Nicolas SironkaMini-Chief
  • Damaris Itenyo AgweyuAsma
  • Barbara Magdalena AhrenCarolas Mutter
  • Robert DölleFrank