Bukikakkono (Facing North)

Tukei Peter Muhumuza | Uganda | 2018 | 9m

Set in a township where the majority of the men have left for Europe via the Mediterranean sea, it’s the women’s turn. Jane has figured out a way to get to Europe.

*Closed Captions Available

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Have you listened to the Love Letters to Cinema Podcast yet? Click here for a conversation with director Tukei Peter Muhumuza about his film Bukikakkono (Facing North), hosted by filmmaker Wanjeri Gakuru.

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This film is playing as part of our Love Letters to Cinema programme. Find out more here.

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CREDITS

Producers: Abbesi Akhamie and Tony Koros

Director: Tukei Muhumuza

Screenplay: Tukei Muhumuza

Dialogues: Tukei Muhumuza

Cinematography: Mary Evangelista

Editing: Tukei Muhumuza

Music: Herdis Stefandsdottir

Sound: Nicolas Ma

Sound Mixer: Nelson Roubert 

Set Designer: Mariam Atero

Executive producer: Tukei Muhumuza and Abbie Heffelfinger.

CAST

Cissy Nansera: Jane

Rehema Nanfuka: Stella

Wilson Egessa: James

Barbara Upoki: Bridesmaid 1

Lydia Nanozi: Bridesmaid 2