Private Project

AT THE EDGE

Kisakye, a young girl, is sold by her parents to an old rich man in exchange for a cow and a promise to pay her school fees. The arrangement includes Kisakye becoming the old man's wife after completing her education.

Years later, Kisakye returns home from the city, educated but determined to escape the forced marriage. When she visits the old man, he demands her to fulfill the promise hence raped, this forces Kisakye to flee her home after her parents refuse to intervene.

As Kisakye navigates her newfound freedom, she meets a series of boyfriends, but each relationship ends in tragedy: every boyfriend she falls in love with dies under mysterious circumstances.

With each loss, Kisakye becomes increasingly isolated and haunted by the curse of her past. Will she find a way to break free from the cycle of violence and tragedy, or will she remain forever trapped by the unwanted promise?

AT THE EGDGDGE. The movie explores themes of exploitation, oppression, resilience, and the supernatural, blurring the lines between reality and myth.

  • SSESIMBA TADDEO
    Director
  • Ssendagire Emmanuel
    Writer
  • SSESIMBA TADDEO
    Producer
  • Sulait Mulimira
    Key Cast
    "Kisirinya"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 16 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    7,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Uganda
  • Country of Filming:
    Uganda
  • Shooting Format:
    1920*1080, 25fs 35mm, 18mm, 50mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • UGANDA FILM FESTIVAL
    Kampala
    Uganda
    May 28, 2025
    UGANDAN PREMIERE
    BEST FEATURE FILM, BEST SCREENPLAY, BEST PEOPLE VIEWER'S CHOICE, BEST ACTRESS, BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, BEST SOUND SCORE NOMINEES
Director Biography - SSESIMBA TADDEO

Born 16th March 1986
Ssesimba Taddeo is a multi-talented Ugandan filmmaker specializing in producing, writing, and directing. He also possesses skills in cinematography and film editing, among others. Passionate about nurturing the next generation, he serves as a mentor to aspiring filmmakers and actors in Uganda.

He is the founder of Wings Films Uganda CO. LTD, a registered multifaceted entertainment and media production company (Reg No. 80020003600487) based in Mukono, Uganda. The company specializes in creating high-quality audio-visual content for film, TV, online platforms, and other media. Additionally, Wings Films Uganda leverages filmmaking as a tool for talent development and rehabilitation.

Mentorship & Talent Development
On April 2, 2019, through Wings Films Uganda, Ssesimba launched a mentorship program aimed at training young talents in acting, directing, TV presenting, and other filmmaking disciplines. This initiative provides aspiring creatives with the skills and experience needed to thrive in Uganda’s film industry. To expand its reach, Wings Films Uganda established branches in Wankoba village (Mukono District) and Mpugwe village (Masaka District).

Awards & Recognitions
In 2020, his film Struggle won the Best Young Actor Award at the Pearlwood Awards.
In 2021, The Mess was nominated for Best Indigenous Feature Film at the Uganda Film Festival (UCC) and received two additional nominations (Best Actor & Best Actress).
The Mess was also nominated at the Cinema of Nations Film Festival.
Mweruka: The Soul Scout was nominated for Best African Horror Movie at the African Horror Film Festival (Nigeria, 2021).
In 2024, Kawundo was nominated for Best Actress in a Feature Film at the Uganda Film Festival.
Selected Filmography
Title Genre Role Year
Intrigant Family Drama Writer, Producer, Director 2024
Back From Jail Family Drama Producer 2024
Kawundo Feature Film Writer, Producer, Director 2024
Amigo Psychological Thriller Writer, Director, Producer 2023
Nakula Family Drama Producer 2023
Mess Family Drama Producer, Writer 2022
The Test Family Drama Producer, Director 2020
Cracked Family Drama Producer, Director 2021
Blood Revenge Action/Detective Producer, Director 2013
Mweruka: The Soul Scout Horror Producer 2020
Silent Decision (Parts 1 & 2) Family Drama Director 2021
The Magic Stick Family Drama Producer 2017
Struggle Family Drama Producer, Director 2018
Kaaja: The Greedy Father Family Drama Producer, Director 2021
Father’s Last Laugh Family Drama Producer, Director 2021
Never Promise Short Film Producer, Director 2020
The Craws Drama (Short) Producer, Director 2022
Run Boy Run Short Film Producer, Director 2019
Lubanduka: The Mist Witch Horror Producer, Director 2021
Maama Ki Family Drama Producer, Director 2021
Akamanyiiro Family Drama Director 2020
Ezziga TV Drama Series Producer, Director 2020
Kajjampuni TV Drama Series Producer, Director 2019
Kadeeya TV Drama Series Producer, Director 2022
Contact Information
📞 Phone: +256776060663 / +256753060663

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Director Statement

What happens when a woman stands at the edge of her past—and chooses to fight for her future?
Through AT THE EDGE, I invite audiences to witness a woman reclaim her story. I wanted the film to challenge inherited curses, expose buried truths, and celebrate the power of choosing oneself.

This is a deeply personal film—rooted in African storytelling, yet universal in its cry for justice and self-determination. Let Kisakye’s journey remind us: liberation begins not in escape, but in facing the edge—and daring to leap.