Faya Dayi

Ethiopian legend has it that khat was found by Sufi imams in search of eternity.
Inspired by this myth, Faya Dayi is a spiritual journey to the highlands of Harar, immersed in the rituals of khat, a stimulating green leaf that was chewed for centuries by Sufi Muslims for religious meditation and has now become Ethiopia's most lucrative commodity. Through the prism of the khat trade, Faya Dayi weaves a tapestry of intimate stories of people caught between violent state oppression, khat-induced fantasies and treacherous journeys beyond their borders, offering a glimpse into the dreams of youth hounded by a repressive regime.