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  • Burungo (2010)
  • Short | 14 min | Short, Drama, Family
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Burungo (2010)
Short | 14 min | Short, Drama, Family
In shengi, which is the street language used in the slums of Kenya, Burungo means two things; 'girl' or 'merchandise'. This is a story about a family consisting of a mother, a father and six children. The story takes place in one day, ...See moreIn shengi, which is the street language used in the slums of Kenya, Burungo means two things; 'girl' or 'merchandise'. This is a story about a family consisting of a mother, a father and six children. The story takes place in one day, during which the two daughters in their early teens try to find the money to buy their Mom a new dress. But earning a dime in the slums of Nairobi is difficult and dangerous. Written by Anonymous See less
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Writers
Dome Karukoski (original idea) (written by) | Pamela Tola (written by)
Composer
Panu Aaltio
Cinematographer
Pini Hellstedt
Editor
Harri Ylönen
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Release date
Sep 2011 (United States)
Awards
1 win

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