30 January 2020
Kidnapped (2017)
“Love hurts. If it doesn’t hurt, then it’s not real.”
At least that was what Zelma used to believe when she was still with successful businessman Baraka (played by Kararahe). But now she is alone, while Baraka has gone onto a new plaything.
Then Zelma (played by a fierce Lydia Gitachu) learns that Baraka’s beautiful new fiancée is pregnant, she decides the time has come for him to pay for his violent ways. Consumed by revenge, Zelma puts together a crew and sets out to take Baraka down once and for all.
Kidnapped is directed by Nick Njache (By Any Means Necessary, All Girls Together).
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