The FILM: Sipi (2016) (Drama | Sports)
Sipi, an 18 year old boy whose family was a victim of the 2010 Bududa Landslides in Eastern Uganda, is left with no option but to leave his submerged ancestral village. Arriving in Kampala city, the Capital of Uganda. He's met with the modern day challenges on the City streets and is left homeless. He eventually participates in a marathon run, which leads to a chance encounter with Olympian Gold Medalist Stephen Kiprotich who invites him for a chat at the Mandela National Stadium, which leads to a dramatic change in his circumstances.
The CAST:
Sipi - Sammy Gideon Wetala (Kyaddala, 2019)
Self - Stephen Kiprotich
Self - Leah Kalanguka
Master - Patriq Nkakalukanyi (Kafa Coh, 2022)
Fifi - Blessing Naturinda (Sanyu, 2021)
Coach - Felix Bwanika (Men In Suits, 2021)
Marathon Organizer - Leah Kalanguka (King of Darkness, 2015)
Ronny - Stephen Katusiime (Mpeke Town, 2018)
Journalist - Leah Kahunde
News Presenter - Joshua Poro
Jonny - Night Sinovela
The CREW:
Director: Jayant Maru (Tinka's Story, 2022)
Writer: Kelly James Mukasa, Norah Kirabo
Producer: Ankit Pandit, Rohit Pandit, Ajaye Shah
Cinematographer: Meddy Kasoma
Editor: Meddy Kasoma
Sound: Adnan Ssenkumba (The Only Son, 2016)
Production Manager: Justine Matsiko
Executive Producer: Jayant Maru
Production Company: Timeline Studios, MAHJ Films, MAHU Productions, Apex-R1 Media Craft
Country of Origin: Uganda
Language: English
Date of Release: June 18, 2016
WATCH THE TRAILER for 'Sipi' (1:11 min):
