Synopsis
Mfungwa wa Nafsi is a psychological drama about the weight we carry in silence. It follows Mikayla, a woman stuck in her own mind — battling thoughts, memories, and regrets that no one else sees. On the outside, she’s fine. But inside, she’s drowning. As her past starts creeping back, everything she’s buried begins to rise, and it gets harder to hold it all together. Told through striking visuals and honest narration, the film is a quiet but powerful look at what it means to be mentally trapped, and how sometimes, the hardest prison to escape is the one inside yourself.
About
Jonathan Muchira is a passionate filmmaker and visual storyteller from Nairobi, Kenya. A recent Film & TV Production graduate from ADMI, he has directed and produced several student-led projects, including Mfungwa wa Nafsi—a psychological short film he produced that was selected for both local and international film festivals. With over six years of photography experience and two years in videography, Jonathan brings a strong visual eye and grounded storytelling style to his work. He has worked on a wide range of sets, including livestreams, movie sets, and TV shows, in a variety of different roles, sharpening his skills across the board. His work often explores the emotional layers beneath everyday life and the psychological and visual effect film has on its audience.