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Losing Joy

Country: United Kingdom, Language: English, 15 mins

  • Director: Juliana Kasumu
  • Writer: Nana Duncan
  • Producer: Nana Duncan, Juliana Kasumu, Martha Nakintu

CGiii Comment

If only the cinematography, lighting and sound were better!

Strong writing, strong performances need to be backed up...with artistry and technicality.


Watch...

Losing Joy from Juliana Kasumu on Vimeo.

The(ir) Blurb...

A young woman struggling to acknowledge the first anniversary of her sister's death is lost in her grief, until close friend and past lover guides her into acceptance.

Cast & Characters

Michelle Tiwo (as Faith)
Shanay Neusum-James (as Olivia)
Deji Tiwo (as Joy)