The Market King (Soko Sonko)
Dir. Ekwa Msangi
USA/Kenya. 2014. 20min. Colour. Kiswahili, Sheng, English with English subtitles.
When her mother falls sick, Kibibi’s father, Ed, is tasked with taking her to the market to get her hair braided before school begins. Well-meaning Ed finds himself thrown head first into an unknown world where no man has gone before, with hilarious consequences. A fun yet affecting film with a light touch, The Market King explores the bond between father and daughter.
Screening with Horizon Beautiful
BUY TICKETSSun 2 Nov| 15:30| Hackney Picturehouse
