On Becoming a Guinea Fowl_
On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.
Starring
Susan Chardy, Elizabeth Chisela, Esther Singini
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl was released 2 years ago in 2024.
Overview
On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring...
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 39m.
CAST (20)
Susan Chardy
Shula
Elizabeth Chisela
Nsansa
Esther Singini
Bupe
BB
Blessings Bhamjee
Young Shula
DN
Doris Naulapwa
Shula's Mother
Henry B.J. Phiri
Shula's Father
Roy Chisha
Uncle Fred
BM
Benson Mumba
Joseph
CB
Chungu Bwalya
Farm Club Presenter 1
MM
Margaret Mulubwa
Farm Club Presenter 2
MM
Mary Mulabo
Beatrice
NM
Norah Mwansa
Widow / Chichi
HM
Hildah Mwanza
Matron 1
FL
Febby Lungu
Matron 2
GS
Gillian Sakala
Aunty Ruth
CN
Carol Natasha Mwale
Aunty Catherine
LN
Loveness Nakwiza
Aunty Linda
BC
Bwalya Chipampata
Aunty Bukata
FT
Faustina Tembo
Gossiping Woman 1
JM
Justina Mudenda
Gossiping Woman 2
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (31 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl about?
On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.
How long is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?
The cast of On Becoming a Guinea Fowl includes Susan Chardy, Elizabeth Chisela, Esther Singini, Blessings Bhamjee, Doris Naulapwa.
What is the rating of On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 31 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama