Sincerely Daisy Explained

Sincerely Daisy
Director:Nick Mutuma
Producer:Nick Mutuma
Screenplay:Natasha Likimani
Starring:Ellah Maina
Brian Abejah
Sam Psenjen
Mbeki Mwalimu
Music:Timothy Rimbui
Studio:Giraffe Africa Productions
Distributor:Netflix
Runtime:87 minutes
Country:Kenya
Language:English

Sincerely Daisy is a 2020 Kenyan coming-of-age romantic comedy film produced and directed by popular actor Nick Mutuma. The film stars Ella Maina, Brian Abejah, Sam Psenjen and Mbeki Mwalimu in the lead roles. The film was released in Netflix on 9 October 2020 and became the first ever Kenyan feature film to be released via Netflix.[1] [2] [3] It is also the second Kenyan film to be released in the platform after short film Poacher.[4] The film became one of the highly anticipated films in Netflix after its trailer was released on 2 September 2020.[5]

Plot

The film revolves around the life of a happy high school graduate (Daisy) played by Ella Maina, whose dreams, expectations, passion and confidence are significantly affected by family and romantic drama.[6]

Cast

Production

Principal photography began in November 2019. It marked the second directorial venture for Nick Mutuma after You Again. The film was made at The Next Superstar, a popular talent competition in Kenya and most of the contestants who featured in the talent competition were cast in the film. The film was shot and completed within just seven days.[7] The soundtrack of the film is by Kenyan music producer Timothy Rimbui.[8]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muriuki. Karen. 2020-09-28. Kenya: From Kenya to the World - Film to Premiere On Netflix. 2020-10-09. allAfrica.com. en.
  2. Web site: 2020-09-28. First ever Kenyan movie Sincerely Daisy to premiere on Netflix. 2020-10-09. Diaspora Messenger News Media. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2020-09-28. First Ever Kenyan Film 'Sincerely, Daisy' To Premiere on Netflix. 2020-10-10. KahawaTungu. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2020-10-05. Nick Mutuma's Sincerely Daisy and Disconnect makes it to Netflix. 2020-10-09. Pulse Live Kenya. en-US.
  5. Web site: Onyango. Fred. 2020-10-07. Why Netflix is a lifeline for African film-makers. 2020-10-09. the Guardian. en.
  6. Web site: From Kenya to the world: Film to premiere on Netflix Nation. 2020-10-09. nation.africa. 27 September 2020 .
  7. Web site: 2020-09-28. First Ever Kenyan Film 'Sincerely, Daisy' To Premiere on Netflix. 2020-10-09. KahawaTungu. en-US.
  8. News: From 40 Sticks to Sincerely Daisy. List of 2020 Kalasha International Awards nominees . kiss100.