Native Sun (2011)
Mumin, a precocious young boy, makes the long trip to Accra from his home in Ghana’s rural northern region. He leaves having just experienced his mothers death, her last words to him a directive to travel to Accra and find the father he has never met. Along the journey he experiences Ghana as only a child can and in so doing expands our view of what the country is and what it will be.
Director: Blitz Bazawule, Terence Nance
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: May 1, 2011
Cast
- Edward Dankwa - Mumin
- Helena Yaboah - Akousa
- Marcus Quarshie - Mumin's Father
- Mary - Mumin's Mother
- Blitz Bazawule - The Photographer (as Blitz the Ambassador)
- Nii Tetteh - General Thomas Edwards
Music: Blitz Bazawule
Cinematography: Shawn Peters
Editing: Joseph Saito
Production: Urban Entertainment, MVMT
Country: Ghana, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: Blitz Bazawule, Terence Nance
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Native Sun about?
- Mumin, a precocious young boy, makes the long trip to Accra from his home in Ghana’s rural northern region. He leaves having just experienced his mothers death, her last words to him a directive to travel to Accra and find the father he has never met. Along the journey he experiences Ghana as only a child can and in so doing expands our view of what the country is and what it will be.
- Who directed Native Sun?
- Native Sun was directed by Blitz Bazawule, Terence Nance.
- Who stars in Native Sun?
- Native Sun stars Edward Dankwa, Helena Yaboah, Marcus Quarshie, Mary, Blitz Bazawule, Nii Tetteh.
- How long is Native Sun?
- Native Sun has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is Native Sun?
- Native Sun is a Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was Native Sun produced?
- Native Sun was produced in Ghana, United States of America.