Some Fine Podcast – Conversations on Kenyan Film, Stories and Culture

This episode explores the vivid, imaginative world of the short film "Stero". The story follows Bruce Koech, a rebellious young boy who resists the repressive Anglo-Western education system. Guided by his imaginary Sensei, Bruce is punished for speaking Kiswahili and forced to wear a humiliating “disk,” setting him on a journey of shame, defiance, and courage.
Host Sarika Hemi Lakhani is joined by directors Tevin Kimathi and Millan Tarus, and producer Juliana Kabua for a conversation about language, resistance, and how small, everyday acts of bravery can leave a lasting impact.

This episode explores "Inheritance", a deeply personal and poetic short film about identity, shame, and healing. The story follows Kavaa, a young woman who returns to her rural home to bury the grandfather who rejected her at birth, setting her on a mystical journey of confrontation, transformation, and self-discovery.
Host Sarika Hemi Lakhani is joined by director Barbara Minishi, producer Ivy Kiru, and writer Ngwatilo Mawiyoo for a conversation about intergenerational wounds, cultural taboos, and the liberating power of magical realism in African storytelling.

This episode delves into the unsettling, atmospheric world of the short film "Grogan’s Lodge". The story follows two young women, Joy and Susan, who travel to a remote lodge to earn money for college, only to find themselves drawn into an eerie space where reality and illusion blur under the weight of colonial history.
Host Sarika Hemi Lakhani is joined by director Isaya Evans, producer Densu Moseti, and writer Shaleen Keshavjee for a conversation about the legacy of colonialism and how it is explored through education, art, and storytelling.

This episode explores the short film "Ndoto", which follows Kisu, a boy with asthma who is troubled by recurring dreams of drowning after moving to an island. Warned by his aunt to stay away from the beach boys, Kisu instead befriends the fearless Jimbo Boys, embarking on a journey of courage, friendship, and self-discovery.
Host Sarika Hemi Lakhani is joined by director Omar Hamza, screenwriter Bill Afwani, and producer Margaret Wacera for a conversation about family, ancestry, and the power of filmmaking.