Journey to lasta

"Journey to Lasta" is a 2004 dramatic film written and directed by Wondwossen D. Dikran.

Infobox Film
name = Journey to Lasta


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caption = Movie poster for "Journey to Lasta"
director = Wondwossen D. Dikran
producer = Jake Deptula
writer = Wondwossen D. Dikran
narrator =
starring = Tsegaye B. Selassie

Kirubel Assefa

Teferi Assefa

Johnny Ashenafi

Jessica Beshir Tsehaie Kidane

Abbey Lessanu

Scott F. Evans

Ras Michael
music = Lasta Sound
cinematography = Yasu Tanida
editing = Gabrielle Thorbourn
distributor =
released = October 29, 2004
runtime = 125 min.
country = USA
language = English/Amharic
budget =
gross =
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followed_by =
website = http://www.journeytolasta.com
amg_id =
imdb_id = 0436455

Plot

Inspired by a true story, the journey begins when three childhood friends from Ethiopia reunite at various stages in their mundane lives as struggling musicians. Together, they embark upon a musical mission to bring modern Ethiopian music to the world. Hardships, triumphs, and rude awakenings ultimately test their faith, friendship, and honor while struggling to make their music a success. Filled with pulsating rhythms, and a colorful cast of characters, Journey to Lasta brings an inspiring story of the "underdog" and vividly paints an honest and vibrant portrayal of the immigrant experience in America.

Cast

Main cast:
*Tsegaye B. Selassie - Tsegaye
*Kirubel Assefa - Kirubel
*Teferi Assefa - Teferi
*Johnny Ashenafi - Binyam Mekuria
*Jessica Beshir - Selam
*Tsehaie Kidane - Addis
*Abbey Lessanu - Mimi
*Scott F. Evans - Omar Gibson
*Ras Michael - as Himself

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