Anam's Wake: Likarion Wainaina's film delves into buried trauma, family secrets
Kenyan filmmaker Likarion Wainaina is set to premiere his latest psychological thriller, Anam's Wake, a haunting story that explores grief, memory and African mourning traditions through the eyes of a woman forced to confront the pain she has buried for nearly two decades.
Written and directed by Wainaina, the film draws from his own experiences with loss to tell a psychologically layered story rooted in Kenyan culture.
Produced by Wanjiru Njoroge and shot by cinematographer Enos Olik, Anam's Wake blends striking visuals with restrained performances to create a tense and emotionally charged atmosphere.
The film stars Marima Wanjiru as Anam, alongside Sam Omondi, Peter Kawa, Vanessa Okeyo, Ruth Apondi, Pras Jadi, Gathoni Mutua and Brenda Ngeso.
