Faya Dayi

In the highlands of Harar, a spiritual journey unfolds through the intimate stories of young people immersed in the ancient rituals of khat, a leaf Sufi Muslims have chewed for centuries to achieve religious meditations and moments of introspection. As Ethiopia's most lucrative cash crop today, khat plays a significant role in the country's culture and economy, but beneath its commercial importance lies a complex web of tradition and repression. Faya Dayi offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of those caught between their desires for spiritual growth and the harsh realities of life under a repressive regime.