THE WEIGHT OF SILENCE | Award-Winning Emotional Short Film

THE WEIGHT OF SILENCE is a powerful Kenyan psychological drama that follows Eli, a struggling artist trapped between poverty, broken dreams, addiction, and the ghost of a love he lost.

When his older brother Ken—now married to Eli’s former fiancée—comes demanding money, long-buried wounds explode into a tragic confrontation. What follows is a haunting journey through trauma, failure, mental collapse, and the silent battles young men fight behind closed doors.

This film explores:
• Mental health among young men
• Family betrayal & unresolved grief
• Addiction, poverty, and pressure to succeed
• How the smallest moments can push someone over the edge
• What we hide behind laughter, hustle, and survival

🎥 Shot in Nairobi, Kenya
🎬 Produced by KAVI & CO + 47 PRODUCTIONS
✍️ Written by: Wambui Ian Githinji, Kanyingi Trevor Ndung’u, Kibera Victor Mukunya

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QUOTE FROM THE FILM

“You never know who’s dying behind a closed door.”

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