Lusala (2019)
Lusala, adopted by an affluent Nairobi family a decade ago is imposed on to leave home and start on his own. Eager and willing at first, he makes the most of his life, until the demons from his past return, and he faces them on his own.
- Data di uscita
- 2019-06-06
- TMDB
- 7.0 / 10 (1)
- Durata
- 1 h 5 min
- Generi
- Dramma
- Regista
- Mugambi Nthiga
Cast
- Brian Ogola — Lusala
- Stycie Waweru — Bakhita
- Alan Oyugi — Onesmus
- Alyce Wangari — Joma
- Mkamzee Chao Mwatela — Beatrice
- Gitura Kamau — Sospeter
- Abu Majid — Lincoln
- Shawn Karuga Igamba — Young Lusala
- Melvin Alusa — Baba Lusala
- Peter Kawa — Pastor
- Charlie Karumi — Photographer
- Papi Odeq — Sabuk
Curiosità
Lusala is a 2019 Kenyan drama film written by Silas Miami, Wanjeri Gakuru and Oprah Oyugi, and directed by Mugambi Nthiga on his directorial debut. The film stars Brian Ogola, Alyce Wangari, Stycie Waweru, Mkamzee Mwatela and Alan Oyugi in the lead roles. The film is based on the life of a 22 year old young man Lusala, who is caught between his personal mental health issues and his sibling affection. The film had its initial release in Kenya on 6 June 2019 during the NBO Film Festival and was also screened at a few other international film festivals.
Production
The film director made his directorial debut through this project, returning to Kenya after enrolling in Film Academy Baden-Württemberg for a brief period of five months. The film was jointly produced by German production studio company One Fine Day Films and Ginger Ink Films Africa. The project was also funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
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