synopsis

Twelve-year-old Ekah is inspired by the story of the youngest Nobel Peace Prize Winner - Malala Yousafzai. She is determined to go to school in a village of fishermen where the education of a female child is considered to be a taboo. Her burning drive and determination to break this old adage gets her embroiled with her father's past experience with female education. Award: Best Screenplay, AMAA 2020

cast

Kang Quintus, Ramsey Nouah, Faith Fidel, Cosson Chinepoh, Ndamo Damarise, Nebal Godwill Awantu, Onyama Laura, Prince Sube

directed by

Enah Johnscott

director's bio

Enah Johnscott is essentially is a self-taught film mind with a firm mastery of scripting and directing. He has a couple of serious directing efforts under his belt. He has a genuine knowledge of film and video production from inception to completion and has had a few international collaborations.