Seeds of Change

Mbeu Yosintha was made to help farmers and rural communities cope with the effects of climate change and in particular the ever changing rain patterns in South East Africa. The film is a drama using local actors and was devised with Malawian writer Jonathan Mbuna following extensive research with various agricultural NGOs in Malawi. Following successful drama like Mawa Langa this film has already been seen in Malawi by over 10,000 people in rural areas using a pedal-power cinema kit.

Cast

Edward Chilima

as Chief Nkhoma

Evilyn Chilima

as Nabengo

Georgina Chilunga

as Emily

Madalitso Chingongongo

as Pilirani

Alick Gaisi

as Chikumbu

Rogers Khofi

as Alangizi

Rodney Kondowe

as Sam Nkhoma

Sarah Matingo

as Chisomo

Konja Mikana

as Winnie Nkhoma

Lucy Miluka

as Nachisale

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