Supa Modo

Supa Modo is a 2018 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Likarion Wainaina. It first premiered at 68th Berlin International Film Festival. It was selected as the Kenyan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.

Plot
Jo is a young girl living in a small village in Kenya. It's her dream to become a super-hero, but unfortunately these ambitions are hindered by her impending terminal illness. As an attempt to make her desires possible the whole village is plotting a genius plan with the goal to make her wish come true.

Background
Supa Modo was produced as part of the One Fine Day Films workshop-project, which gives African filmmakers the opportunity to learn from mentors and create their stories for an international audience. The project was founded by Tom Tykwer and Marie Steinmann. Other movies resulting from said workshops include Kati Kati, Nairobi Half Life, Something Necessary and Soul Boy.

Festivals
The movie had its world premiere at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival in the category "Generations".

Cast

 * Stycie Waweru as Jo
 * Akinyi Marianne Nungo as Kathryn
 * Nyawara Ndambia as Mwix
 * Johnson Gitau Chege as Mike
 * Humphrey Maina as Pato
 * Joseph Omari as Chairman
 * Rita Njenga as Nyanya
 * Dinah Githinji as Anne
 * Nellex Nderitu as Titus
 * Edna Daisy Nguka as Josephine
 * Peris Wambui as Caro
 * Mercy Kariuki as Soni
 * Cindy Kahura as Halima
 * Nick Mwathi as Villager 1
 * Muriithi Mwangi Villager 2
 * Martin Nyakabete as Villager 3
 * Joseph Wairimu as Rico
 * Isaya Evans as Hospital Orderly
 * Manuel Sierbert as Doctor
 * Michael Bahati as Njuguna
 * Meshack Omondi as Bryo
 * Elsie Wairimy as Charlo
 * John Gathinya as Ozil
 * Francis Githinji as Toni
 * Jubilant Elijah as Kush
 * Euphine Akoth Odhiambo as Football Player
 * Mary Njeri Mwangi as Football Player
 * Benedict Musau as Football Player
 * Yu Long Hu as King Fu Fighter
 * Biqun Su as Kung Fu Fighter
 * Likarion Wainaina as Motorcycle Mounted Thief