Journey to lasta
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Journey to Lasta is a 2004 dramatic film written and directed by Wondwossen D. Dikran.
| Journey to Lasta | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Wondwossen D. Dikran |
| Produced by | Jake Deptula |
| Written by | Wondwossen D. Dikran |
| Starring | Tsegaye B. Selassie
Kirubel Assefa Teferi Assefa Johnny Ashenafi Jessica Beshir Tsehaie Kidane Abbey Lessanu Scott F. Evans Ras Michael |
| Music by | Lasta Sound |
| Cinematography | Yasu Tanida |
| Editing by | Gabrielle Thorbourn |
| Release date(s) | October 29, 2004 |
| Running time | 125 min. |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English/Amharic |
| Official website | |
| IMDb profile | |
[edit] Plot
Inspired by a true story, the journey begins when three childhood friends from Ethiopia reunite at various stages in their mundane lives as struggling musicians. Together, they embark upon a musical mission to bring modern Ethiopian music to the world. Hardships, triumphs, and rude awakenings ultimately test their faith, friendship, and honor while struggling to make their music a success. Filled with pulsating rhythms, and a colorful cast of characters, Journey to Lasta brings an inspiring story of the "underdog" and vividly paints an honest and vibrant portrayal of the immigrant experience in America.
[edit] Cast
Main cast:
- Tsegaye B. Selassie - Tsegaye
- Kirubel Assefa - Kirubel
- Teferi Assefa - Teferi
- Johnny Ashenafi - Binyam Mekuria
- Jessica Beshir - Selam
- Tsehaie Kidane - Addis
- Abbey Lessanu - Mimi
- Scott F. Evans - Omar Gibson
- Ras Michael - as Himself
