''Love Faces'' is a Ugandan drama thriller film written and directed by

Usama Mukwaya Usama () "Osam" Nyanzi Mukwaya (born 12 December 1989) is a Ugandan screenwriter, film director, producer, actor and former television host. His major films include ''Bala Bala Sese'', directed by Lukyamuzi Bashir with which Mukwaya is credited ...

. It is Mukwaya's feature film directorial debut, and stars

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, Moses Kiboneka Jr., Patriq Nkakalukanyi and Salome Elizabeth in leading roles. The film had a special screening on 31 August 2017 at the Uganda Film Festival 2017. It had its official release on 4 January 2018.

Plot

Sherry decides to break up with her longtime love Joshua after a disagreement. Joshua's best friend Salim, who wants them to make peace, intervenes. Maria, Sherry's workmate shows up to help her move out. When Maria and Salim are away, a burglar breaks into the house with Joshua and Sherry inside. Joshua realizes after the incident that he still loves her and wants to take all that has happened back. However, Sherry has already made up her mind to leave.

Cast

as Sherry * Moses Kiboneka Jr. as Joshua * Patriq Nkakalukanyi as Salim * Salome Elizabeth as Maria * John Iwueke as Zed * Vince Drey as Jalo *

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as Uncle * Bobby Tamale as Marvin * Michael Wawuyo Jr. as Burglar

Production

Principal photography began in September 2016. The film was shot entirely in Kampala, Uganda. Usama teamed up again with Laura Kahunde ''( Hello)'' and Patriq Nkakalukanyi ''(

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)'' alongside debut film actor Moses Kiboneka Jr. who replaced Michael Wawuyo Jr. due to a conflicting schedule. Actors

and Allen Musumba from Usama's previous films too also made special appearances. The film features original songs by Lary Chary, A Pass, Sheebah Karungi and Ykee Benda on the soundtrack.

Release

''Love Faces'' had its theatrical release on 4 January 2018. The film was also screened at the 11th edition of the

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Awards

Won

* 2017: Best Cinematography, 7th Pearl International Film Festival * 2018: Best Cinematography, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards * 2018: Best Picture, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards

Nominated

* 2017: Best Costume Design and Production Design, Uganda Film Festival * 2018: Best Feature Film,

* 2018: Best Screenplay, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards * 2018: Best Film of the Year, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards * 2018: Best Sound, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards * 2018: Best Film Director, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards * 2018: Best Supporting Actor, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards * 2018: Best Lead Actor, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards * 2018: Best Supporting Actor, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards * 2018: Best Supporting Actress, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards

Sequel

On November 24, 2018 it was announced on the film's official facebook page that a sequel was in development with Usama Mukwaya producing, and Patriq Nkakalukanyi, Salome Elizabeth B and Moses Kiboneka Jr. reprising their roles.

References

External links

Official website
on

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