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N.S.I.W.E (NOBODY SAID IT WAS EASY)

How we make the choices depends on what we decide. A struggling lawyer JORDAN BATANDA -(Michael WawuyoJr) finds out the hard way as he must set his priorities right, when he discovers a secret as he attends to his Comatose (Fiancée) Baby Mama ‐ JOYCE BIRUNGI- (Christine Amusugut).
As he races against time, he must make choose and make decisions. In-spite of this, entire he must stay FOCUSED despite his 9y/o ‐ Cry baby son, (ISRAEL BATANDA)-(Kawuma Mathew), his ever demanding job and Joyce’s Hospital bills amidst being engulfed in the game of Hate, Truth and Lies. What is yet to come is something heartbreaking. Will he carry on?

  • Roger Matelja Mugabirwe
    Director
    The Test, MAHR, Emotions
  • Roja Matelja Mugabirwe
    Writer
    The Test, Funeral Scene
  • Daphne Ampire
    Producer
    Bed of Thrones, The Legacy
  • Bob Nyanzi
    Producer
    The Goat Rustlers , Kai The Vendor
  • Raymond Rushabiro
    Producer
    Days to Live, Bala Bala Sese, 27 Guns, 6feet
  • Michael Wawuyo Jr
    Key Cast
    "Jordan"
    The Test, Girl in Yellow Jumper, Blind date
  • Aganza Kisaka
    Key Cast
    "Rehema"
    Break in, 27 guns
  • Rogers Mateija Mugabirwe
    Key Cast
    "Vadiyo"
    Days to Live, 6feet, 27 Guns
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 25 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 30, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    7,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Uganda
  • Country of Filming:
    Uganda
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • HOLY PALM FILM FESTIVAL
    Los Angeles
    United States
    October 16, 2021
    North America Tour
    SILVER AWARD, Best Social Film
  • UGANDA FILM FESTIVAL
    Kampala
    Uganda
    December 19, 2020
    African Premiere
    Best Actress
Director Biography - Roger Matelja Mugabirwe

[Roger] Roja Matelja Mugabirwe. is a Lawyer turned Filmmaker, Writer and Director. Roja had a child hood dream of being a filmmaker and moved on to chase his dream opting not to practice LAW despite graduating from University in 2014 with a good Law (Hons) Degree.
He has wrote and directed 5 short films, 1 documentary and 1 feature film. He has also worked on film in and out of Uganda as a crew member, such as Queen of Katwe (US,UG,SA), El Cuardeno De Sara(ESP,UG,DRC), Amazing Race(US,UG,UAE) Peking Express (BEL,FR,UG) MAHR (EGY) and many more.

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Director Statement

This film is a primary example of cause, action and recupations ion life. I found a hard time writing this story due ton the emotional attachment to the story.
I made this film to tell a story of how life is not a straight line and thus we ought to be in control at all times irregardless of how it turns out.