Private Project

WAKO

WAKO is a film about a 23 year old ghetto youth with the same name as the title, who is released from prison and comes back home to an ailing younger sister. Wako’s sister, 17-year- old Sera is under the care of their 7-year-old brother. After Wako’s return, Sera is taken to hospital, where doctors diagnose her with cervical cancer and for her receive treatment, 15 million shillings is required. With his sister ill, Wako is forced to face his past, as a means to raise the money required for Sera’s treatment.

  • Zziwa Aaron Alone
    Director
  • Zziwa aaron Alone
    Writer
  • ZZiwa Aaron Alone
    Producer
  • Natuhwera Brighton
    Producer
  • Geoffry Echakara
    Key Cast
  • Robert Ernest Bbumba
    Key Cast
  • ZZiwa Aaron Alone
    Key Cast
  • Nathwera Brighton
    Key Cast
  • Diana Nabatanzi
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 26 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 1, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Uganda
  • Country of Filming:
    Uganda
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    HD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Zziwa Aaron Alone

Is award winning film director from uganda who has won numerous awards such as best film director in Silcon Valley African film festival California, Best Director in Arusha African Film Festival in Arusha Tanzania , And also his works being nominated in Zanzibar international film festival ,Africa Movie academy awards 2016 .

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Director Statement

Who ever watches this film wako will be proud of the works coming from African Continent