The FILM: That's Life, Mwattu! (1993) (Comedy | Drama | Series | 30 min episodes)
That's Life, Mwattu! follows the life of Dr. Dick Walusimbi (Paul Katende) who gets frustrated with his bratty partner Vicky (Rose Kamya) in the city, and decides to go to Kiboga village where he picks up the village belle Nakawunde (Harriet Nalubwama) to be his wife, who he promptly brings to live with him in the city.
Fresh out of the village, Nakawunde must navigate life in her new home in the city, with all new electric appliances like fridges and strange foods like margarine and breakfast cereal whilst enduring the drama from Dr. Walusimbi's Ex. But Nakawunde slowly navigates the ups and downs of her new city life.
The CAST:
Dr. Sam Bbosa - Sam Bagenda (Maid of Honor 2023)
Dr. Dick Walusimbi - Paul Katende
Vicky Kibirige - Rose Kamya
Nakawunde - Harriet Nalubwama
Mama Nakawunde - Cissy Muwanga
Actor - Kwezi Kaganda (Girl from Mparo 2019)
Actress - Josephine Kemirembe
Actress - Annet Kizito
Actor - Tim Kizito
Actor - David Kute
Actress - Harriet Lwanga
Actor - Henry Suuna
PHOTOS:
Director: John W.K. Sembajwe
1st Assistant Director: Mike Makamazibu
2nd Assistant Director: Faustin Misanvu
3rd Assistant Director: George Sengendo
Writer: John W.K. Sembajwe
Producer: The Ebonies
Executive Producer: The Ebonies
Production Company: VCL Studios
Country of Origin: Uganda
Language: English, Luganda
Date of Release: 1993
Reviews:
"Her (Nakawunde's) naivety evoked amusement among viewers" – The Kampala Sun.
NEWS about this Film:
That's life Mwattu is simply a Ugandan Classic. It was one of the first locally scripted drama series in the country to garner such national attention. It would take decades, before Ugandans could truly appreciate how ahead of its time for local content this show was. A True Classic.
WATCH THE TRAILER (Opening Sequence) for 'That's Life Mwattu!' (2:02 min):