DRAMA . 2013 . 1h 55m . 5.7/10

White Shadow_

Since 2008, albinos in Tanzania have become human targets. Witch doctors offer huge sums of cash for their body parts to be used in magic potions. From 2008 to 2010, more than 200 witch-doctor inspired murders occurred. As a local saying goes: “Albinos do not die, they just disappear.” This is the story of Alias, an albino boy on the run. After his father’s murder, his mother sends him to the city. His uncle Kosmos, a truck driver, takes care of him. Alias learns fast in the city, selling sunglasses, DVDs and cellphones, it will not take long before the boy experiences at first hand the difficulties of life and of being different.

Starring Hamisi Bazili, James Gayo, Glory Mbaywayu
5.7/10
Rating
1h 55m
Runtime
2013
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Since 2008, albinos in Tanzania have become human targets. Witch doctors offer huge sums of cash for their body parts to be used in magic potions. From 2008 to 2010, more than 200 witch-doctor inspired murders occurred. As a local saying goes: “Albinos do not die, they just disappear.” This is the story of Alias, an albino boy on the run. After his father’s murder, his mother sends him to the city. His uncle Kosmos, a truck driver, takes care of him. Alias learns fast in the city, selling sunglasses, DVDs and cellphones, it will not take long before the boy experiences at first hand the difficulties of life and of being different.

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Cast
Hamisi Bazili stars as Alias in White Shadow.
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Year context
White Shadow was released 13 years ago in 2013.
Overview
Since 2008, albinos in Tanzania have become human targets. Witch doctors offer huge sums of cash for their body parts to be used in magic potions. From 2008 ...
White Shadow is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 55m.

CAST (6)

HB
Hamisi Bazili
Alias
JG
James Gayo
Kosmos
GM
Glory Mbaywayu
Antoinette
SA
Salum Abdallah
Salum
JP
James P. Salala
Adin
SK
Smith Kimaro

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
115 min (1h 55m)
Country
Italy, Germany, TZ
Rating
5.7/10 (12 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is White Shadow about?
Since 2008, albinos in Tanzania have become human targets. Witch doctors offer huge sums of cash for their body parts to be used in magic potions. From 2008 to 2010, more than 200 witch-doctor inspired murders occurred. As a local saying goes: “Albinos do not die, they just disappear.” This is the story of Alias, an albino boy on the run. After his father’s murder, his mother sends him to the city. His uncle Kosmos, a truck driver, takes care of him. Alias learns fast in the city, selling sunglasses, DVDs and cellphones, it will not take long before the boy experiences at first hand the difficulties of life and of being different.
How long is White Shadow?
White Shadow has a runtime of 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Who stars in White Shadow?
The cast of White Shadow includes Hamisi Bazili, James Gayo, Glory Mbaywayu, Salum Abdallah, James P. Salala.
What is the rating of White Shadow?
White Shadow has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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