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On Becoming a Guinea Fowl

PG-1320261h 39mRungano Nyoni

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On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.

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What is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (2026) about?

On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.

Who stars in On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?

On Becoming a Guinea Fowl stars Susan Chardy (Shula), Elizabeth Chisela (Nsansa), Esther Singini (Bupe), Blessings Bhamjee (Young Shula), Doris Naulapwa (Shula's Mother). The film was directed by Rungano Nyoni.

How long is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?

On Becoming a Guinea Fowl has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2026. It is rated PG-13.

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