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The White Masai (2005)

Movie ★ 6.3 131 min

Drama

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.

Hermine Huntgeburth Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 14, 2005
Runtime
131 min
Budget
$7.0M
Box office
$22.6M
IMDb
tt0436889
Country
Language
,
Studio
Bayerischer Banken-Fonds,

Themes

Cast

Nina Hoss Nina Hoss Carola Lehmann Jacky Ido Jacky Ido Lemalian Katja Flint Katja Flint Elisabeth Antonio Prester Antonio Prester Pater Bernado Janek Rieke Janek Rieke Stefan Helen Namaso Lenamarken Lemalians Mutter Nicolas Sironka Mini-Chief Damaris Itenyo Agweyu Asma Barbara Magdalena Ahren Barbara Magdalena Ahren Carolas Mutter Robert Dölle Robert Dölle Frank Barbara Herschbach Jenny Claire Russell Flughafen Hostess Morgan Lematampash Tom Kiriniyaga Lenamatiyo John Christine Namkuny Saguna John Erick Mike

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Frequently asked questions

What is The White Masai about?
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.
Who directed The White Masai?
The White Masai was directed by Hermine Huntgeburth.
Who stars in The White Masai?
The White Masai stars Nina Hoss, Jacky Ido, Katja Flint, Antonio Prester.
When was The White Masai released?
The White Masai is a 2005 drama film.
Where can I watch The White Masai?
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