Her Broken Shadow

Two women. One past. One murder.

Her Broken Shadow poster

In Uganda's first sci-fi film, two lonely writers struggle with their novels in different dimensions. Adongo lives in East Africa in the near future, while Apio lives on a distant planet far into the next millennium, but the pair are almost identical. When the boundary between their worlds collapses, the two women discover that each is the creation of the other — that they are both protagonists in the novel the other is striving to complete. As they scramble to understand the nature of their existence and the strange nature of their connection, reality and fantasy blur, and the women are tasked with finding a way to avoid descending into madness.

Director: Dilman Dila
Genre: Science Fiction
Runtime: 75 min

Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Jonathan Ojok
Country: Uganda
Language: English
Budget: $10,000
Original Language: en

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Dilman Dila
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Her Broken Shadow about?
In Uganda's first sci-fi film, two lonely writers struggle with their novels in different dimensions. Adongo lives in East Africa in the near future, while Apio lives on a distant planet far into the next millennium, but the pair are almost identical. When the boundary between their worlds collapses, the two women discover that each is the creation of the other — that they are both protagonists in the novel the other is striving to complete. As they scramble to understand the nature of their existence and the strange nature of their connection, reality and fantasy blur, and the women are tasked with finding a way to avoid descending into madness.
Who directed Her Broken Shadow?
Her Broken Shadow was directed by Dilman Dila.
Who stars in Her Broken Shadow?
Her Broken Shadow stars Esther Tebandeke, Sanyu Kiyimba.
How long is Her Broken Shadow?
Her Broken Shadow has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Her Broken Shadow?
Her Broken Shadow is a Science Fiction film.
What is the budget of Her Broken Shadow?
Her Broken Shadow had a budget of $10,000.
Where was Her Broken Shadow produced?
Her Broken Shadow was produced in Uganda.