Review: ‘Tukisonga’ Explores Young Adulthood and Sexuality with Honesty and Heart
Tukisonga embraces the messy realities of late adolescence with refreshing authenticity.
Kelvin Kariuki is a cinephile. He believes movies are the most powerful way to shape perspectives. As a lover and student of Kenyan cinema, he is keen to review and curate the films and shows that are shaping the Kenyan film industry before embarking on his journey of making his own films someday. He would defend 'Supa Modo' with his life.
Tukisonga embraces the messy realities of late adolescence with refreshing authenticity.
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