Long Coat
Drama
Overview
Following the story of a genocide survivor as well as son of a killer, the film revolves around the meaning of an old coat and its symbolic value for the young boy’s dramatic past. (African Film Festival, New York)
Top Cast
Edouard Bamporiki
Edouard Bamporiki
Rugamba
Edouard Bamporiki
Rugamba
Ruth Nirere
Ruth Nirere
Claire
Ruth Nirere
Claire
Drocella Nyirabagande
Drocella Nyirabagande
Herena
Drocella Nyirabagande
Herena
Fidele Fatisuka
Fidele Fatisuka
Petero
Fidele Fatisuka
Petero


Mazimpaka Kennedy
Mazimpaka Kennedy
Yakobo
Mazimpaka Kennedy
Yakobo
Jimmy Gatete
Jimmy Gatete
Shyaka
Jimmy Gatete
Shyaka
Vincent Gakwaya
Vincent Gakwaya
Manzi
Vincent Gakwaya
Manzi
Man Martin
Man Martin
Kamanzi
Man Martin
Kamanzi
Fidele Kanamugire
Fidele Kanamugire
Afande
Fidele Kanamugire
Afande
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