Mary Mulabo

On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (2024) dives right into the messiness of family secrets and the fallout that comes with digging up the past. Mary Mulabo plays a central role in this tangled web, and honestly, she makes you feel every ounce of the confusion, betrayal, and weird loyalty that runs through the story. The film kicks off with a family gathering, you know, the kind that’s supposed to be all sunshine and laughter but turns sideways fast. An unexpected death—yeah, that classic twist—forces everyone to confront things they’ve been avoiding for years. As the characters circle around the truth, old resentments bubble up, and alliances shift faster than you can blink. There’s this sharp undercurrent about tradition versus change, and the way Mulabo’s character tries to keep everyone together while her own world cracks open is just…raw. The script doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable topics—think generational trauma, secrets swept under the rug, and the silent rules that hold families together even when they probably shouldn’t. Visually, the film’s got this moody, almost claustrophobic vibe that fits the story perfectly. Each scene feels like it’s closing in a little tighter, mirroring the characters’ growing desperation. It’s not all doom and gloom though; there are moments of dark humor and tenderness that hit way harder because of all the tension. By the end, you’re left questioning how much truth is too much, and whether some skeletons should stay buried. All in all, it’s a rollercoaster—messy, real, and impossible to look away from.