Private Project

Beats in a jungle

The story is inspired by the effects of Lord’s resistance Army abductions that saw many young lives lost, dreams shattered, youths molested and families separated.
The film is about a young girl (ADONG) who is dedicated and determined to make her life worthwhile through her dance. She is a well grounded young girl growing to become a dancer and is dedicated to achieving her dream. She meets Mwaine a young man from the other side of her customs and tribe. Despite their different background they fall in love and plan a future together.
However, a once childhood meeting with a now ruthless rebel leader (AKON) follows her paths and is aimed at bringing Adong to his line of captive wives. Her success is seen as a means to uplift his existence and a way to execute his obsession and lunacy
Set in North and western Uganda the film explores themes of love, hate, betrayal, victimization, destruction and the challenges of growing up in a social conflict zone.

  • Kyohairwe kay( kowa k kay)
    Director
    living scare short story
  • Bero moses
    Director
    Abazigu ugandan film
  • Kyohairwe kay(kowa k kay)
    Writer
  • A New Age Creations
    Producer
  • Pamela lamaro
    Key Cast
    "Adobgo"
    Tears of Akello
  • Ramza kizito
    Key Cast
    "Akon"
  • Seruyange Rodgers
    Key Cast
    "Mwine"
  • Kalungi stanley
    Key Cast
    "Obua"
  • Asaba andrew
    Key Cast
    "Maaka"
  • Kobusingye Angel
    Key Cast
    "Akello"
  • Ibrahim Semwogerere
    Key Cast
    "James"
  • Karuhanga Louis
    Key Cast
    "Mwine Dad"
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Other
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 19 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 30, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    5,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Uganda
  • Country of Filming:
    Uganda
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Kyohairwe kay( kowa k kay), Bero moses

A graduate Teacher of English and literature; Hons Degree in English major, Ms Kay has worked with secondary schools delivering drama activities to young talented youth and teaching Literature before she enrolled to study video production and script writing.
From the early years in primary (junior) school, Kay was a teen actor in community groups. In Secondary school, Kay continued her participation in drama clubs presenting plays and songs for leisure and competitions. At a later stage, Kay formed an acting group with elder brother that halted after the his death As time passed, the artistic vision grew more as she participated in different private projects with the other artists and Ugandan producers.
Impressively Kay has blended her community work as a Human Rights Defender and Activist for the marginalised groups to understand social dilemmas that reflect greatly in most of my stories.
Beats in a jungle is her first feature film after a blend of two short stories.

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Director Statement

I have dedicated my effort and personal savings to make this film. Although still low budget, the story is highly inspired by real life experiences. A thought into abductions and a hell lot of bad experiences during this captivity. Having listen to some youth victims of war making beats in a jungle had a mixture of feelings. I hope you will enjoy this humble beginning .