On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
2024•PG-13•1h 39m•7.6•Released
ComedyDrama
On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.
Director
Rungano Nyoni
Writer
Rungano Nyoni
Languages
Chichewa; Nyanja, English
Studio
A24
Cast
Susan Chardy
Shula
Elizabeth Chisela
Nsansa
Esther Singini
Bupe
Blessings Bhamjee
Young Shula
Doris Naulapwa
Shula's Mother
Henry B.J. Phiri
Shula's Father
Roy Chisha
Uncle Fred
Benson Mumba
Joseph
Chungu Bwalya
Farm Club Presenter 1
Margaret Mulubwa
Farm Club Presenter 2
Mary Mulabo
Beatrice
Norah Mwansa
Widow / Chichi
Hildah Mwanza
Matron 1
Febby Lungu
Matron 2
Gillian Sakala
Aunty Ruth
Production
Company
A24
Company
Fremantle
Company
BBC Film
Company
Element Pictures
Producer
Tim Cole
Producer
Ed Guiney
Producer
Andrew Lowe
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