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A young man's spiritual journey into the khat trade reveals mystical fantasies and risky journeys beyond borders.
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Ethiopian legends say khat, a stimulant leaf, was found by Sufi Imams in search of eternity. Through a spiritual journey into the khat trade, stories of government repression, mystical fantasies, and risky journeys beyond borders are told, showing the dreams of a youth longing for a better life.
"The debut film of Ethiopian-Mexican filmmaker Jessica Beshir, which brings a study of an extremely poetic culture that is, in a way, liberating. It is a production that will please those looking for a dense reflection. The plot is a spiritual journey in the highlands of Harar, east region of Ethiopia and capital of the Harari region, immersed in rituals involving a leaf that Sufi Muslims have chewed for centuries for religious meditations - and the most profitable money crop in Ethiopia today, called khat and causes addiction in s. 'Faya Dayi' is a universal story about drug addiction, marginalization, oppression, marginalization, escapism and the search for love. With these themes it is possible to dive into the narrative and compare with any other region of the world, but a minimum knowledge of Ethiopia can improve your experience."