The Cut is a 2017 Kenyan film directed by Peter Wangugi Gitau. The film tackles the hard-hitting and prevalent issues of female genital mutilation and child marriage in certain Kenyan communities, framing them within a broader narrative of urban migration and the betrayal of trust. Set against the backdrop of rural Laikipia and the bustling capital of Nairobi, the plot follows siblings John and Jane as they flee their home to escape the traditional practices threatening Jane's future.

Plot

The film is about a young boy who is trying to save his younger sister from an early marriage and Female Genital Mutilation in a rural community in Laikipia. Together with their uncle Sam, they flee their house and seek safety in Nairobi. But their new surroundings turn out to be far more dangerous. Jane is compelled to perform manual labor with her aunt, which results in her defilement. In exchange for cash, Uncle Sam covertly helps Jane undergo FGM, which leads to serious health issues and her hospitalization.