A girl, Carola, whose vacation in Kenya takes an interesting turn when she becomes infatuated with a Masai. Carola decides to leave her boyfriend to stay with her lover. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life and get used to their food which includes milk mixed with blood. She also has to face her husband's attitude towards women and what he expects from a wife. Nonetheless, Carola is welcomed warmly into the tribe she has chosen to join.
Acting
Nina Hoss commits fully to Carola's delusion and devastation.
Production
Kenyan landscapes gorgeous enough to explain bad decisions.
Director
Hermine Huntgeburth
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Corinne Hofmann's controversial memoir; the real Carola faced accusations of exploitation and later divorced.
The Masai community depicted initially cooperated, then criticized the film for reinforcing 'noble savage' tropes and inaccurate rituals.
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