Synopsis
Living in Katwe, a slum in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for 10-year-old Phiona, her mother Nakku Harriet and younger members of her family. She and her younger brother help their mother sell maize in the market. She also helps care for her baby brother. Her world changes one day when she meets Robert Katende at a missionary program. Katende coaches soccer and teaches children to play chess at a local center. Curious, Phiona approaches and learns the game. She becomes fascinated with it and soon becomes a top player in the group under Katende's guidance.
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Cast
![Madina Nalwanga Picture](https://yts.monster/assets/images/website/default_avatar.webp)
Madina Nalwanga as Phiona Mutesi
![David Oyelowo Picture](https://www.themoviedb.org/t/p/w128_and_h128_face/7UZHRwOKe2cYxj8SeNUklyPYkns.jpg)
David Oyelowo as Robert Katende
![Lupita Nyong'o Picture](https://www.themoviedb.org/t/p/w128_and_h128_face/e1zqOoLMWcq98diXcDIvexPJyRv.jpg)
Lupita Nyong'o as Nakku Harriet
![Martin Kabanza Picture](https://yts.monster/assets/images/website/default_avatar.webp)
Martin Kabanza as Mugabi Brian
![Taryn "Kay" Kyaze Picture](https://yts.monster/assets/images/website/default_avatar.webp)
Taryn "Kay" Kyaze as Margaret Night Nantongo
Tech specs
1080p.Blu 720p.Blu 1.89 GB
1920*1080
English
PG