| Disconnect | |
| Director: | David 'Tosh' Gitonga and Michael Jones |
| Cinematography: | Andrew Mageto |
| Producer: | Njeri Karago |
| Starring: | Brenda Wairimu, Nick Mutuma, Catherine Kamau, Pascal Tokodi and Pierra Makena |
| Music: | Ibrahim Sidede and Alex Tharao |
| Editing: | Franki Ashiruka |
| Runtime: | 107 minutes |
| Country: | Kenya |
| Language: | Swahili English |
Disconnect is a 2018 Kenyan romantic comedy film directed by David 'Tosh' Gitonga and Michael Jones. The film stars Kenyan actress Brenda Wairimu and actor Nick Mutuma who lead a diverse cast which explores the dating scene in Nairobi.
The film will be airing on Netflix on October 16, 2020[1] making it the latest Kenyan film on the on-demand video platform, after the premieres of Poacher and Sincerely Daisy.
The film revolves around a secret romantic attraction between two best friends, Celine (played by Brenda Wairimu) and Josh (Nick Mutuma), and their closest friends in the Kenyan capital. Celine has difficulty getting into the right kind of relationship, and often relies on the advice and emotional support of her friends who include TK (Catherine Kamau-Karanja) the crazy one, Judy (Patricia Kihoro) the prayer warrior, Robin (Pierra Makena) Celine's sister and Preeti (Aseem Sharma) her co-worker and the fun one. Celine's best friend is Josh, played by Nick Mutuma, who also has his group of guy friends who help him navigate the urban relationship jungle; consisting of Otis (Pascal Tokodi) and Jennings (Arthur Sanya).[2]
Brenda Wairimu as CelineNick Mutuma as JoshCatherine Kamau as TKPascal Tokodi as OtisBridget Shighadi as NeemaPierra Makena as RobinPatricia Kihoro as JudyJustin Mirichii as KhalidAseem Sharma as PreetiArthur Sanya Muiruri as Jennings (as Arthur Sanya)Brian Ogola as RichardIllya Frank as BelindaIsaya Evans as KennethJazz Mistri as CiruWilly Mwangi as JacobSamwel Njihia as Celine's GrandfatherJerry Mokua as Belinda's DriverKeith Chuaga as AndrewZainabu Harri as Mrs. Njuguna (as Zainabu Hari)Joyce Maina as SamanthaJoe Miano as Period Date GuyMuthoni Gatheca as Ma AnzesteMay Wairimu as Celine's MumMaqbul Mohammed as Patrick (as Makbul Mohammed)Stanley Mburu as GathecaHellen Njoki as BettyYvonne Wambui as NurseRunjugi Ian Andrew as ReporterHumphrey Maina as Kamotho JuniorWinnie Wangui as Mrs. MbuthiaShiviske Shivisi as AshleyVera Atsang as Neema's AssistantEsther Mueni as Waitress
Brenda Wairimu as CelineNick Mutuma as JoshCatherine Kamau as TKPascal Tokodi as OtisBridget Shighadi as NeemaPierra Makena as RobinPatricia Kihoro as JudyJustin Mirichii as KhalidAseem Sharma as PreetiArthur Sanya Muiruri as Jennings (as Arthur Sanya)Brian Ogola as RichardIllya Frank as BelindaIsaya Evans as KennethJazz Mistri as CiruWilly Mwangi as JacobSamwel Njihia as Celine's GrandfatherJerry Mokua as Belinda's DriverKeith Chuaga as AndrewZainabu Harri as Mrs. Njuguna (as Zainabu Hari)Joyce Maina as SamanthaJoe Miano as Period Date GuyMuthoni Gatheca as Ma AnzesteMay Wairimu as Celine's MumMaqbul Mohammed as Patrick (as Makbul Mohammed)Stanley Mburu as GathecaHellen Njoki as BettyYvonne Wambui as NurseRunjugi Ian Andrew as ReporterHumphrey Maina as Kamotho JuniorWinnie Wangui as Mrs. MbuthiaShiviske Shivisi as AshleyVera Atsang as Neema's AssistantEsther Mueni as Waitress