

2021
A spiritual journey into the highlands of Harar, immersed in the rituals of khat, a leaf Sufi Muslims chewed for centuries for religious meditations – and Ethiopia’s most lucrative cash crop today. A tapestry of intimate stories offers a window into the dreams of youth under a repressive regime.
Faya Dayi (2021) is a Documentary film that follows a spiritual journey into the highlands of Harar, immersed in the rituals of khat, a leaf Sufi Muslims chewed for centuries for religious meditations – and Ethiopia’s most lucrative cash crop today. A tapestry of intimate stories offers a window into the dreams of youth under a repressive regime. Currently, you can watch Faya Dayi on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 15 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
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