''Situka (A Call for Action)'' is a Ugandan feature film about two lovers: Amanio ( Hellen Lukoma), an ambitious young woman with a passion for politics, who inspires her boyfriend Muganga (

Bobi Wine Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known by his stage name Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan politician, singer, and actor. He is a former Member of Parliament for Kyadondo County East constituency in Wakiso District, in Uganda's Central Region. He also leads ...

), an industrious young daredevil, to stand up for justice in society. ''Situka'' explores relevant social issues, inspiring young people to be more involved in their communities, rather than expecting the government to provide for them.

Synopsis

Muganga runs a prominent bar near the university. Admired by his peers, he struggles with his purpose and influence until his girlfriend Amanio's life is put at risk. Uganda's political and social services fail her, and Muganga is moved to fight for his love and his people.

Cast and characters

as Muganga, an industrious young man and daredevil; Amanio's boyfriend, university graduate, and bar owner * Hellen Lukoma as Amanio, an ambitious young woman with a passion for politics; Muganga's girlfriend *

Raymond Rushabiro Raymond Rushabiro is a Ugandan film actor, and stage actor. He broke through in his acting career with Uganda's most famous stage group, the Ebonies, appearing in a number of their plays. Rushabiro is also seen in Kweezi Kaganda's ''Any cow will ...

as Kazungu *

Michael Wawuyo Michael Wawuyo Sr is a Ugandan actor and special effects artist. He is notable for his big screen roles on '' Last King of Scotland'', '' Kony: Order from Above'', '' The Only Son'', '' Sometimes in April'', '' The Mercy of the Jungle'' and small ...

as Muwaddada

Production

Production of ''Situka'' started in 2015 and in May of the same year, the movie was released at the National Theater, Kampala, with the producer and director Hannington Bugingo praising

as the best Ugandan actor. It was shot on location on Kalangala island district and Masese, Jinja district. Bobi Wine read through the movie script once on the first day of shooting. The film was produced with the support of youth advocacy NG
Twaweza
with the aim of spreading the message that youths should take action on issues that affect them.

References

External links

Situka - Uganda Film Festival
(archived) {{DEFAULTSORT:Situka 2015 films Films shot in Uganda Films set in Uganda Films about music and musicians 2015 drama films English-language Ugandan films Ugandan drama films 2010s English-language films

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Cast and characters

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