Faya Dayi
2021| 1h 58m| IMDb 6.6
Faya Dayi (2021) is currently streaming in the UK on MUBI and Mubi. Last updated 20 January 2026.
Ethiopian legends say khat, a stimulant leaf, was found by Sufi Imams in search of eternity. Through a spiritual journey into the khat trade, stories of government repression, mystical fantasies, and risky journeys beyond borders are told, showing the dreams of a youth longing for a better life.
Director: Jessica Beshir
Streaming info last checked: 20 Jan 2026