On Becoming a Guinea Fowl

Overview

On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.

Director: Rungano Nyoni

Cast

Susan Chardy

Shula

Elizabeth Chisela

Nsansa

Esther Singini

Bupe

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Blessings Bhamjee

Young Shula

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Doris Naulapwa

Shula's Mother

Henry B.J. Phiri

Shula's Father

Roy Chisha

Uncle Fred

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Benson Mumba

Joseph

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Chungu Bwalya

Farm Club Presenter 1

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Margaret Mulubwa

Farm Club Presenter 2