If you haven’t had a chance to check out the trailer for Wanuri Kahiu’s “Rafiki,” now is the time. The headline-making drama just made history as the first Kenyan feature to premiere at Cannes, but in the weeks leading up to its unveiling, the lesbian love story was banned in Kenya, where homosexuality is illegal.

“Let’s make a pact. That we will never be like any of them,” says Ziki (Sheila Munyiva) in the spot, seemingly referring to the conforming masses. Instead, she and Kena (Samantha Mugatsia) vow to be “something real.” And that evolves into something that’s not platonic.

Both are daughters of politicians, and the issue of same-sex relationships is causing controversy in their community. Their hand-holding hasn’t gone unnoticed. Making matters even more complicated is the fact that their families are rivals.

“You’re just a typical Kenyan girl,” Kena’s mother tells her. It’s not an observation — she’s giving her daughter an order. Be “normal.” Get married to a man. Stop this behavior.

Kahiu’s first feature, 2009’s “From a Whisper,” screened at The Mill Valley Film Festival.

“Rafiki” made its world premiere at Cannes today, May 9.