On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (2024)

Name: On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2024
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Susan Chardy, Elizabeth Chisela, Esther Singini, Blessings Bhamjee, Doris Naulapwa

1h 39m Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Comedy Drama

Plot

Late one night, Shula encounters her uncle's lifeless body on a desolate road, triggering a series of events that unravel hidden truths. As the family gathers for his funeral, Shula and her cousins delve into the complexities of their middle-class Zambian heritage. Through their revelations, they confront long-suppressed secrets and the intricate dynamics that have shaped their lives. The story weaves together themes of loss, family ties, and the struggle to understand one's identity amid grief.

Cast

Susan Chardy Elizabeth Chisela Esther Singini Blessings Bhamjee Doris Naulapwa Henry B.J. Phiri Roy Chisha Benson Mumba Chungu Bwalya Margaret Mulubwa Mary Mulabo Norah Mwansa Hildah Mwanza Febby Lungu Gillian Sakala