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Owulide, dir. Cassandra Kyeyune, UK 2021, 5 min. 39 sec.
In the wake of her academic success, Rita tries to come to terms with her conflicting feelings about what lies ahead for her future. Armed with a calling card and the memory of a language she understands but cannot speak fluently, she summons up the courage to call her Jajja, in the hope of reassurance. Across the shore, and overjoyed by her granddaughter's achievements, Jajja lovingly helps piece together her broken words.
From London to Kampala, we bear witness to a touching and heartwarming tale of a family, navigating life's uncertainties, the loss of a mother tongue and the enduring bonds that unite them.
Writer & Director: Cassandra Kyeyune
Director of Photography: Shaka Agina
Cast: Belinda Kizza & Essence Kasozi
Editor: Derrick Kityo
Music Composer: Keith Bazari
Executive Producers: Lizzy King & Chantal Adams (NTS)
This work was produced for New Creatives, supported by Arts Council England and BBC Arts.
no. 236848.