The FILM: When You Become Me (2023) (Drama)
In a society where direct discrimination against individuals with disabilities is prevalent, an insecure editorial assistant embarks on a transformative journey that entails confronting family rejection, finding true love, and conquering self-doubt, all in an effort to redefine the prevailing narrative.
The CAST:
Africa - Doreck Ankunda
Naomi - Lydia Abenaitwe
Liam - Musa Mwambu
Rhino's Guy - Simon Agola
Alex - Emmanuel Atuhaire
Joyce - Martha Jcobs Amita (The Uncles, 2022)
Charity - Sharon Atuhaire (Jinxed, 2016)
Lydia - Beatrice Tukamuhebwa
Counsel Malik - Charles Tyaba (Where We Belong, 2020)
Ricky - Derrick Ssemwezi
Taata Alex - Musoke Edilisa
Liams P.A - Eseza Nampyangule
Counsel Don - Isaac Ssentongo
Lovinsa - Jean Margret M.N Katongole
Judge - Christopher Kiiza
Jimmy Okodi - Bob Kisiki
Prof. Obyang - Wilson Nsimbe Kitatta
Ian - Blair Koono
Jenine - Mabel Nansubuga
Drip TV Host - Margret Namatovu
Rhino - Daniel Mushabe
Young Africa - Annatalia Nabimanya
Lionel - Mathew Nabwiso (#Family, 2018)
Journalist #1 - Jill Joan Rice Mungulen
Vivian - Athieno Shalome
Kindergarten Teacher - Sylvia Nasaazi
Andrew - Tevin Mulira
Fred - Raymond Tonena
Journalist #2 - Vanessa Masika
Journalist #3 - Victor Ssenabulya
PHOTOS:
The CREW:
Director: Mathew Nabwiso (Sanyu, 2021)
Writer: Aganza Kisaka, Ambrose Ngobi
Producer: Mathew Nabwiso
Cinematographer: Izaek Ekuka (Tembele, 2022)
Editor: Ken Heights Sabiiti (Bed of Thorns, 2019))
Production Design: Rita Babirye
Production Sound: Adnan Ssenkumba (Rolex, 2020)
Sound Design: Ken Heights Sabiiti
Casting: Timothy Kibirango
Production Manager: Herman Namanya
Line Producer: Meddy Sserwada
Executive Producer: Humphrey Nabimanya, Silvester KasoziProduction Company: Nabwiso Films, Sauti Media Hub
Country of Origin: Uganda
Language: English
Date of Release: Mar 15, 2023
Premiere: Arena Mall, Nsambya
Reviews:
Doreck Ankunda, an actress with a hearing impairment, recently made her mark by taking the lead role in the movie 'When You Become Me'... Despite public misconceptions about people with disabilities, Doreck proved her talent and determination to succeed" – Hussein Kiganda, Kampala Sun
"If some Ugandans are still uncertain about the power of film impacting our society then [the movie] 'When You Become Me' is their answer" – Allan, Red Pepper
NEWS about this Film:
"Nabwiso found challenges directing this movie...“I had not done a movie like this. It was a challenge as I spent many sleepless nights. Directing people with disabilities, with no acting history, was hard for me but I had to take on the task. It is movies such as these that put you to the test,” he said during a press conference" - Daily Monitor
WATCH THE TRAILER for 'When You Become Me' (1:42min):
