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Movie was directed by Katja Benrath and told through actress Adelyne Wairimu

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A tear-jerking drama that pays homage to a teacher who died after he was shot by Al Shabaab militants has qualified for the prestigious Oscar awards.

The film depicting the solidarity that was displayed by Muslims and Christians riding in a bus has already won awards at more than 40 prestigious film festivals around the world. The Muslims shielded the Christians during an Al Shabaab attack on the bus in Mandera.

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