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Lusala is a 2019 Kenyan drama film written by Silas Miami, Wanjeri Gakuru and Oprah Oyugi, and directed by Mugambi Nthiga on his directorial debut. The film stars Brian Ogola, Alyce Wangari, Stycie Waweru, Mkamzee Mwatela and Alan Oyugi in the lead roles. The film is based on the life of a 22 year old young man Lusala, who is caught between his personal mental health issues and his sibling affection. The film had its initial release in Kenya on 6 June 2019 during the NBO Film Festival and was also screened at few other international film festivals.
Original Release
06/06/2019
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Brian Ogola | Lusala |
| Stycie Waweru | Bakhita |
| Alan Oyugi | Onesmus |
| Alyce Wangari | Joma |
| Mkamzee Chao Mwatela | Beatrice |
| Gitura Kamau | Sospeter |
| Abu Majid | Lincoln |
| Shawn Karuga Igamba | Young Lusala |
| Melvin Alusa | Baba Lusala |
| Peter Kawa | Pastor |
Directors
Writers
Wanjeri Gakuru, Silas Miami, Oprah Oyugi
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Brian Ogola | Lusala |
| Stycie Waweru | Bakhita |
| Alan Oyugi | Onesmus |
| Alyce Wangari | Joma |
| Mkamzee Chao Mwatela | Beatrice |
| Gitura Kamau | Sospeter |
| Abu Majid | Lincoln |
| Shawn Karuga Igamba | Young Lusala |
| Melvin Alusa | Baba Lusala |
| Peter Kawa | Pastor |
| Charlie Karumi | Photographer |
| Papi Odeq | Sabuk |
| Zara Waiyego Macharia | Young Joma |
| Edijoe Mwaniki | Deacon 1 |
| Victoria Gichora | Deacon 2 |
| Christianna Waridi | Deacon's Daughter |
| Shiviske Shivisi | Swimming Coach |
| Carol Midimo | Tegla |
| Isaya Evans | Asembo |
| Johnson Gitau Chege | Boni |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Tom Tykwer | Executive Producer |
| Sarika Hemi Lakhani | Producer |
| Marie Steinmann-Tykwer | Producer |
| Ginger Wilson | Producer |
| Guy Wilson | Producer |
