• Rest Stop

    Directed by Crystal Kayiza
    USA | 12 minutes | On the Road

On a bus ride from New York to Oklahoma, Meyi, a young Ugandan American girl, realizes her place in the world through her immigrant Mother’s ambitious efforts to reunite their family.

film details

Director: Crystal Kayiza
Producers: Jalena Keane-Lee, Brit Fryer
Screenwriter: Crystal Kayiza
Cinematographers: Kris Kouke
Editor: Crystal Kayiza, Harry Cepka
Music: Robert Ouyang Rusli
Cast: Alicia Basiima, LeeAnna E. Tushabe, Khalid Semakula, Amari Noel, Robert Wanyama, Margaret Bisase, Olivia Nantongo
Country: USA
Language: in English and Luganda with English subtitles
Year: 2022
Running Time: 12 minutes
Primary Company: Rest Stop
Contact Email: reststop2000@gmail.com
Website: https://www.crystalkayiza.com/reststop

Screening in:

On the Road

Whether on a long road trip or driving through the city, take the scenic route with this collection of shorts about the time we spend in transit with friends, family and mysterious strangers.

Other Films Included:

ShortFest 2023