The Only Son (2016 film)
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| Directed by | Richard Mulindwa |
| Screenplay by | Richard Mulindwa |
| Produced by | Bobby Tamale Richard Mulindwa |
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| Cinematography | Rwamusigazi Kyankunzire |
| Music by | Eli Arkhis |
Production companies | Tamz Production Limit Production |
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| Country | Uganda |
| Languages | Luganda English |
The Only Son is a Ugandan film written and directed by Richard Mulindwa starring Bobby Tamale, Michael Wawuyo Snr., Raymond Rushabiro, and Nisha Kalema. The film was released on 22 July 2016 at the Kampala Serena Hotel.[1][2] The film was nominated in six categories at the 2016 Uganda Film Festival including Best Screenplay, Best Sound, Best Editing, Film of the Year, Best lead Actor and Best Feature Film.[3]
Plot
[edit]Davis (Bobby Tamale) faces the biggest challenges of his life when his father (Michael Wawuyo) is diagnosed with cancer. While his father (Michael Wawuyo) is worried about the future of his legacy, all his goods and businesses allegedly get to be frozen due to embezzlement issues. The lavish and careless Davis has to man up and start over again, but will he manage his new life on the street even after losing his friends, girlfriend and can't live in the village as ordered by his father.
Failing to get along with the village conditions, Davis now moves back to town; a journey that introduces him to the biggest challenges of his life and people that help him change it completely.
Cast
[edit]- Bobby Tamale as Davis
- Michael Wawuyo Sr. as Father
- Raymond Rushabiro as Uncle
- Nisha Kalema as Diana
- Felix Bwanika Baale
- Mutebi Farooq
- Dushime Gemin
- Wilberforce Muteta
- Ssebandeke Phionah
- Doreen Nabbanja as Sylvia[4][5]
Awards
[edit]Nominated
[edit]- 2016: Best Screenplay, Best Sound, Best Editing, Film of the Year/Best Director, Best lead Actor and Best Feature Film - Uganda Film Festival Awards
References
[edit]- ^ "'The Only Son' premiered". Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ Kaggwa, Andrew. "Richard Mulindwa's Only Son wins hearts". Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Official list of Nominees for the 2016 Uganda Film Festival". Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Another Ugandan thriller to hit cinemas this July". Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Excitement As The 'Only Son' Movie Premiere Draws Closer - Chano8". 20 July 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
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