In drought-stricken Kenya, young Turkana shepherd Kolei grapples with his fading culture and uncertain future as a warrior.
Amid a period of record low rainfall in northern Kenya, the Turkana tribe faces escalating violence with rival tribes and the relentless threat of wild predators hunting their livestock. Kolei, a tender-hearted orphaned shepherd boy whose name means “living amongst the goats,” finds himself questioning not only his future as a warrior but also the fading culture that has defined his entire life. Filmed over four consecutive years during this unprecedented drought, “Between the Rains” is a deeply moving feature collaboration with the Turkana-Ngaremara community. With unparalleled and intimate access, this coming-of-age story sheds light on the profound challenges facing one of the world’s oldest and most resilient communities.
