The Passenger is a 2023 Ugandan film directed by Hadijah Nakanjako and written by Meddy Sserwadda. The film stars Henry Nathan Katongole, Allen Musumba and Olot Bonny Elem in leading roles. Usama Mukwaya serves as the executive producer through O Studios Entertainment.
The film is a commission project by Maisha Magic Movies and its Hadijah's feature film directorial debut.
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Plot
A young man tries to deliver a mysterious package to the city on a bus but another passenger thinks he is a killer carrying a mutilated body or bomb and is determined to stop him.
Cast
Henry Nathan Katongole as Musa Kibalama
Allen Musumba as Regina Nabatanzi
Olot Bonny Elem as Okello Wilbur
Kawuma Fred as Conductor
Irene Munyenga as Nabatanzi Neighbor
Nyamatte Mariam as Annet
Emily Yomcwiny as Winnie
Release
The film was released digitally by MultiChoice on Maisha Magic Movies January 21, 2023. The film was listed among the top films of 2023 by Africa International Film Festival.
Nominations and awards
The film received 11 nominations at the Uganda Film Festival 2023 and later won 5 awards.