New York Premiere
In a Somali neighbourhood in Toronto, innocent teenagers Farah and Halima fall in love. But both have been warned to stay away from each other because they are from different tribes. When Farah's family moves to Vancouver because of a neighbourhood tragedy, the young lovers are torn apart. Their romance rekindles in their 20s when they reunite in Toronto. That is, until the same cultural barriers that once divided them resurface. Will their love be enough to rewrite their fate, or are some tragedies destined to repeat themselves? This modern-day Romeo and Juliet cautionary tale explores whether cultural barriers can be broken once and for all. A Tribe Called Love is told with the pop, bang and pizzazz of Scott Pilgrim vs The World, mixed with the tension, comedy, and tightly-knit neighbourhood of Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing.
Winner of the Audience Choice Award at the 2025 Reelworld Film Festival.
May 22 screening followed by a Q&A with director Mohamed Ahmed, producer Andy Marshall, and cast—moderated by Muna Mohamed
In a Somali neighbourhood in Toronto, innocent teenagers Farah and Halima fall in love. But both have been warned to stay away from each other because they are from different tribes. When Farah's family moves to Vancouver because of a neighbourhood tragedy, the young lovers are torn apart. Their romance rekindles in their 20s when they reunite in Toronto. That is, until the same cultural barriers that once divided them resurface. Will their love be enough to rewrite their fate, or are some tragedies destined to repeat themselves? This modern-day Romeo and Juliet cautionary tale explores whether cultural barriers can be broken once and for all. A Tribe Called Love is told with the pop, bang and pizzazz of Scott Pilgrim vs The World, mixed with the tension, comedy, and tightly-knit neighbourhood of Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing.
Winner of the Audience Choice Award at the 2025 Reelworld Film Festival.
May 22 screening followed by a Q&A with director Mohamed Ahmed, producer Andy Marshall, and cast—moderated by Muna Mohamed
UPCOMING Screenings
RUNNING TIME
90min
VENUE
FORMAT
DCP
LANGUAGE
In English and Somali with English subtitles
TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission: $17
Members: $12
Please note: A $2 handling fee per ticket will be added to your order.
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