''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
Nicholas Munene Mutuma is a Kenyan actor, producer, television/radio host and corporate emcee. He has been working professionally since 2008.
Born in Meru, Mutuma grew up iDar es salaam Tanzaniawhere he completed his primary education before j ...
who lead a diverse cast which explores the dating scene in
Nairobi.
The film will be airing on Netflix on October 16, 2020 making it the latest Kenyan film on the on-demand video platform, after the premieres of
Poacher and
Sincerely Daisy
''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 Netfl ...
.
Plot
The film revolves around a secret romantic attraction between two best friends, Celine (played by
Brenda Wairimu) and Josh (
Nick Mutuma
Nicholas Munene Mutuma is a Kenyan actor, producer, television/radio host and corporate emcee. He has been working professionally since 2008.
Born in Meru, Mutuma grew up iDar es salaam Tanzaniawhere he completed his primary education before j ...
), 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
Pierra Makena (born 11 April 1981) is a Kenyan disc jockey, actress and TV personality. She won best supporting actress for her role in When Love Comes Around at the annual Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards in Los Angeles.
Early years an ...
) Celine's sister and Preeti (Aseem Sharma) her co-worker and the fun one. Celine's best friend is Josh, played by
Nick Mutuma
Nicholas Munene Mutuma is a Kenyan actor, producer, television/radio host and corporate emcee. He has been working professionally since 2008.
Born in Meru, Mutuma grew up iDar es salaam Tanzaniawhere he completed his primary education before j ...
, who also has his group of guy friends who help him navigate the urban relationship jungle; consisting of Otis (
Pascal Tokodi
Pascal Tokodi (born 21 April 1993), officially known as Pascalino Lpesinoi Lenguro Tokodi, is a Kenyan musician, actor, comedian and songwriter. Pascal debuted as a professional actor in 2012 when he featured in Citizen Tv's ''Makutano Juncti ...
) and Jennings (Arthur Sanya).
Cast
Brenda Wairimu as Celine
Nick Mutuma
Nicholas Munene Mutuma is a Kenyan actor, producer, television/radio host and corporate emcee. He has been working professionally since 2008.
Born in Meru, Mutuma grew up iDar es salaam Tanzaniawhere he completed his primary education before j ...
as Josh
Catherine Kamau
Catherine Kamau (born February 3, 1987) is a Kenyan award-winning actress, popularly known as "''Celina''" (or "''Selina''") and "''Kate Actress''".
She came into the limelight for her role in the Citizen TV show, ''Mother In-Law'' where she pl ...
as TK
Pascal Tokodi
Pascal Tokodi (born 21 April 1993), officially known as Pascalino Lpesinoi Lenguro Tokodi, is a Kenyan musician, actor, comedian and songwriter. Pascal debuted as a professional actor in 2012 when he featured in Citizen Tv's ''Makutano Juncti ...
as Otis
Bridget Shighadi as Neema
Pierra Makena
Pierra Makena (born 11 April 1981) is a Kenyan disc jockey, actress and TV personality. She won best supporting actress for her role in When Love Comes Around at the annual Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards in Los Angeles.
Early years an ...
as Robin
Patricia Kihoro as Judy
Justin Mirichii
''Lies that Bind '' is a Kenyan television soap opera that premiered in November 2011 on the network KTN. It mainly features themes like polygamy, greed, lust, power and contemporary issues that affect families.
Plot
''Lies that Bind'' is a Keny ...
as Khalid
Aseem Sharma as Preeti
Arthur Sanya Muiruri as Jennings (as Arthur Sanya)
Brian Ogola
''Jane & Abel'' is a Kenyan television series that premiered on 4 September 2015 at Maisha Magic East. It stars Lizz Njagah and Brian Ogola. Mumbi Maina stars as the antagonist. The soap opera takes lust, passion, greed, deceit and spite as the ma ...
as Richard
Illya Frank as Belinda
Isaya Evans as Kenneth
Jazz Mistri
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a major f ...
as Ciru
Willy Mwangi as Jacob
Samwel Njihia Samwel is an alternate form of Samuel used in East Africa. Samwel may refer to:
*Samwel Mushai Kimani (born 1989), Kenyan visually impaired middle-distance runner
*Samwel Mohochi (born 1972), Kenyan human rights activist and attorney
*Samwel Mwera ...
as Celine's Grandfather
Jerry Mokua as Belinda's Driver
Keith Chuaga as Andrew
Zainabu Harri as Mrs. Njuguna (as Zainabu Hari)
Joyce Maina as Samantha
Joe Miano
Joe or JOE may refer to:
Arts
Film and television
* ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle
* ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage
* ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971
* ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated ...
as Period Date Guy
Muthoni Gatheca as Ma Anzeste
May Wairimu
May is the fifth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and is the third of seven months to have a length of 31 days.
May is a month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore, May ...
as Celine's Mum
Maqbul Mohammed
Maqbul Mohammed (born 7 March 1981) is a Kenyan actor and radio presenter. He is known for his role (Donavan) in both Auntie Boss and Vashita, Kenya's first interlinked comedy series both produced by Moonbeam productions. He also featured in K ...
as Patrick (as Makbul Mohammed)
Stanley Mburu as Gatheca
Hellen Njoki
In Greek mythology, Hellen (; grc, Ἕλλην) is the eponymous progenitor of the Hellenes. He is the child of Deucalion (or Zeus) and Pyrrha, and the father of three sons, Dorus, Xuthus, and Aeolus, by whom he is the ancestor of the Gre ...
as Betty
Yvonne Wambui
Yvonne is a female given name. It is the feminine form of Yvon, which is derived from the French name Yves and Yvette. It is from the French word ''iv'', meaning "yew" (or tree). Since yew wood was used for bows, Ivo may have been an occupatio ...
as Nurse
Runjugi Ian Andrew as Reporter
Humphrey Maina as Kamotho Junior
Winnie Wangui as Mrs. Mbuthia
Shiviske Shivisi as Ashley
Vera Atsang
Vera may refer to:
Names
* Vera (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name)
*Vera (given name), a given name (including a list of people and fictional characters with the name)
**Vera (), archbishop of the archdiocese of Tarr ...
as Neema's Assistant
Esther Mueni as Waitress
Release
Brenda Wairimu as Celine
Nick Mutuma
Nicholas Munene Mutuma is a Kenyan actor, producer, television/radio host and corporate emcee. He has been working professionally since 2008.
Born in Meru, Mutuma grew up iDar es salaam Tanzaniawhere he completed his primary education before j ...
as Josh
Catherine Kamau
Catherine Kamau (born February 3, 1987) is a Kenyan award-winning actress, popularly known as "''Celina''" (or "''Selina''") and "''Kate Actress''".
She came into the limelight for her role in the Citizen TV show, ''Mother In-Law'' where she pl ...
as TK
Pascal Tokodi
Pascal Tokodi (born 21 April 1993), officially known as Pascalino Lpesinoi Lenguro Tokodi, is a Kenyan musician, actor, comedian and songwriter. Pascal debuted as a professional actor in 2012 when he featured in Citizen Tv's ''Makutano Juncti ...
as Otis
Bridget Shighadi as Neema
Pierra Makena
Pierra Makena (born 11 April 1981) is a Kenyan disc jockey, actress and TV personality. She won best supporting actress for her role in When Love Comes Around at the annual Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards in Los Angeles.
Early years an ...
as Robin
Patricia Kihoro as Judy
Justin Mirichii
''Lies that Bind '' is a Kenyan television soap opera that premiered in November 2011 on the network KTN. It mainly features themes like polygamy, greed, lust, power and contemporary issues that affect families.
Plot
''Lies that Bind'' is a Keny ...
as Khalid
Aseem Sharma as Preeti
Arthur Sanya Muiruri as Jennings (as Arthur Sanya)
Brian Ogola
''Jane & Abel'' is a Kenyan television series that premiered on 4 September 2015 at Maisha Magic East. It stars Lizz Njagah and Brian Ogola. Mumbi Maina stars as the antagonist. The soap opera takes lust, passion, greed, deceit and spite as the ma ...
as Richard
Illya Frank as Belinda
Isaya Evans as Kenneth
Jazz Mistri
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a major f ...
as Ciru
Willy Mwangi as Jacob
Samwel Njihia Samwel is an alternate form of Samuel used in East Africa. Samwel may refer to:
*Samwel Mushai Kimani (born 1989), Kenyan visually impaired middle-distance runner
*Samwel Mohochi (born 1972), Kenyan human rights activist and attorney
*Samwel Mwera ...
as Celine's Grandfather
Jerry Mokua as Belinda's Driver
Keith Chuaga as Andrew
Zainabu Harri as Mrs. Njuguna (as Zainabu Hari)
Joyce Maina as Samantha
Joe Miano
Joe or JOE may refer to:
Arts
Film and television
* ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle
* ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage
* ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971
* ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated ...
as Period Date Guy
Muthoni Gatheca as Ma Anzeste
May Wairimu
May is the fifth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and is the third of seven months to have a length of 31 days.
May is a month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore, May ...
as Celine's Mum
Maqbul Mohammed
Maqbul Mohammed (born 7 March 1981) is a Kenyan actor and radio presenter. He is known for his role (Donavan) in both Auntie Boss and Vashita, Kenya's first interlinked comedy series both produced by Moonbeam productions. He also featured in K ...
as Patrick (as Makbul Mohammed)
Stanley Mburu as Gatheca
Hellen Njoki
In Greek mythology, Hellen (; grc, Ἕλλην) is the eponymous progenitor of the Hellenes. He is the child of Deucalion (or Zeus) and Pyrrha, and the father of three sons, Dorus, Xuthus, and Aeolus, by whom he is the ancestor of the Gre ...
as Betty
Yvonne Wambui
Yvonne is a female given name. It is the feminine form of Yvon, which is derived from the French name Yves and Yvette. It is from the French word ''iv'', meaning "yew" (or tree). Since yew wood was used for bows, Ivo may have been an occupatio ...
as Nurse
Runjugi Ian Andrew as Reporter
Humphrey Maina as Kamotho Junior
Winnie Wangui as Mrs. Mbuthia
Shiviske Shivisi as Ashley
Vera Atsang
Vera may refer to:
Names
* Vera (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name)
*Vera (given name), a given name (including a list of people and fictional characters with the name)
**Vera (), archbishop of the archdiocese of Tarr ...
as Neema's Assistant
Esther Mueni as Waitress
References
External links
* {{IMDb title, 8413566
2018 films
Swahili-language films
2018 romantic comedy films
Films set in 2018
Kenyan comedy films