Sincerely Daisy
{{short description|2020 Kenyan coming-of-age romantic comedy film by Nick Mutuma}}
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| name = Sincerely Daisy
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| director = Nick Mutuma
| producer = Nick Mutuma
| writer =
| screenplay = Natasha Likimani
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| starring = Ellah Maina
Brian Abejah
Sam Psenjen
Mbeki Mwalimu
| narrator =
| music = Timothy Rimbui
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| studio = Giraffe Africa Productions
| distributor = Netflix
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2020|10|09}}
| runtime = 87 minutes
| country = Kenya
| language = English
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Sincerely Daisy is a 2020 Kenyan coming-of-age romantic comedy film produced and directed by actor Nick Mutuma. The film stars Ellah Maina, Brian Abejah, Sam Psenjen, and Mbeki Mwalimu in the lead roles.
It premiered on Netflix on 9 October 2020, becoming the first-ever Kenyan feature film to be released on the platform.{{Cite web|last=Muriuki|first=Karen|date=2020-09-28|title=Kenya: From Kenya to the World - Film to Premiere On Netflix|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/202009280024.html|access-date=2020-10-09|website=allAfrica.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2020-09-28|title=First ever Kenyan movie Sincerely Daisy to premiere on Netflix|url=https://diasporamessenger.com/2020/09/first-ever-kenyan-movie-sincerely-daisy-to-premiere-on-netflix/|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Diaspora Messenger News Media|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2020-09-28|title=First Ever Kenyan Film 'Sincerely, Daisy' To Premiere on Netflix|url=https://www.kahawatungu.com/kenyan-show-sincerely-daisy-to-premiere-on-netflix/|access-date=2020-10-10|website=KahawaTungu|language=en-US}} It was the second Kenyan production overall to appear on Netflix, following the short film Poacher.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-05|title=Nick Mutuma's Sincerely Daisy and Disconnect makes it to Netflix|url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/movies/nick-mutumas-sincerely-daisy-and-disconnect-becomes-2nd-and-3rd-kenyan-movies-on/z17djtx|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Pulse Live Kenya|language=en-US}}
The film garnered significant attention and anticipation following the release of its trailer on 2 September 2020.{{Cite web|last=Onyango|first=Fred|date=2020-10-07|title=Why Netflix is a lifeline for African film-makers|url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/oct/07/netflix-lifeline-for-african-film-makers-fred-onyango|access-date=2020-10-09|website=the Guardian|language=en}}
Plot
The film follows Daisy (played by Ella Maina), a cheerful high school graduate whose dreams, aspirations, and self-confidence are challenged by unexpected family and romantic turmoil.{{Cite web|title=From Kenya to the world: Film to premiere on Netflix {{!}} Nation|url=https://nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/lifestyle/from-kenya-to-the-world-film-to-premiere-on-netflix-2373160?view=htmlamp|access-date=2020-10-09|website=nation.africa|date=27 September 2020}}
Cast
- Ellah Maina as Daisy
- Brian Abejah as Collo
- Sam Psenjen as Fred
- James Webbo
- Serah Wanjiru as Amina
- Francis Ouma as Kyalo Mistari
- Kagambi Nass
- Mbeki Mwalimu as Wendy
- Foi Wambui as Lisa
- Muthoni Gathecha
Production
Principal photography began in November 2019. Sincerely Daisy marked the second directorial effort by Nick Mutuma, following You Again. The film was produced as part of The Next Superstar, a popular Kenyan talent competition, and many of the contestants from the show were cast in the film. Filming was completed in just seven days.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-28|title=First Ever Kenyan Film 'Sincerely, Daisy' To Premiere on Netflix|url=https://www.kahawatungu.com/kenyan-show-sincerely-daisy-to-premiere-on-netflix/|access-date=2020-10-09|website=KahawaTungu|language=en-US}} The soundtrack was composed by Kenyan music producer Timothy Rimbui.{{cite news |url=https://kiss100.co.ke/entertainment/2020-11-21-from-40-sticks-to-sincerely-daisy-list-of-2020-kalasha-international-awards-nominees/ |publisher=kiss100|title=From 40 Sticks to Sincerely Daisy. List of 2020 Kalasha International Awards nominees }}
See also
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