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Umuja

Umuja

Jul 20, 2022 · 15m

Director

Armand Sossou

Overview

After graduating, Anita Nounyo was unable to find a job as a hydraulic engineer. To her father’s disappointment, she returns to her home village unemployed. There, Anita helps the local handyman Komlan to repair the well. She learns how the village community buys compost from the neighbouring community in exchange for part of their harvest. But the yields have been poor in recent years and people suffer from poverty. Anita develops a plan how both villages can help each other to get more water, more compost and more prosperity for everyone. If the plan worked out, maybe she could win back her father’s respect too....

About Umuja

What is Umuja about?

After graduating, Anita Nounyo was unable to find a job as a hydraulic engineer. To her father’s disappointment, she returns to her home village unemployed. There, Anita helps the local handyman Komlan to repair the well. She learns how the village community buys compost from the neighbouring community in exchange for part of their harvest. But the yields have been poor in recent years and…

When was Umuja released?

Umuja was released on July 20, 2022.

How long is Umuja?

Umuja runs 15 minutes.

Who directed Umuja?

Umuja was directed by Armand Sossou.

Who is in the cast of Umuja?

The cast of Umuja includes Elom Tideka (Komlan), Amélie Tamakloe (Anita), Caroline Ataya (Kayi), Roberto Kpepe (Paysan) and Antoine Folly Edoh (Kouma).

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