The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

20191hr 53min
critics rating 86%86%
audience rating 87%87%

In a small village in Malawi, where hope is as scarce as rain in the dry season, a young boy named William dares to dream big. With determination as strong as the African sun beating down on the parched earth, he sets out on a remarkable journey to change the course of his family's fate. "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" is not just a tale of survival, but a testament to the power of ingenuity and resilience in the face of adversity.

As William navigates the challenges of his impoverished community, he stumbles upon a revolutionary idea that could bring water to the thirsty fields and food to the hungry bellies. With a spirit as fierce as the winds that sweep across the savannah, he embarks on a daring experiment that could either save them all or lead to ruin. This inspiring true story will sweep you up in its winds of change and leave you breathless with wonder at the boundless potential of the human spirit. Join William on his incredible journey and witness the extraordinary power of one boy's unwavering belief in a brighter tomorrow.

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Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Trywell Kamkwamba

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Noma Dumezweni

Edith Sikelo

Noma Dumezweni

Joseph Marcell

Chief Wembe

Joseph Marcell

Aïssa Maïga

Agnes Kamkwamba

Aïssa Maïga

Lemogang Tsipa

Mike Kachigunda

Lemogang Tsipa

Maxwell Simba

William Kamkwamba

Maxwell Simba

Lily Banda

Annie Kamkwamba

Lily Banda

Khalani Makunje

Daniel Ngwata

Khalani Makunje

Philbert Falakeza

Gilbert Wimbe

Philbert Falakeza

Raymond Ofula

Mr. Ofesi

Raymond Ofula

Felix Lemburgo

John Kamkwamba

Felix Lemburgo

Beatus Ble Msamange

Clubhouse Boy

Beatus Ble Msamange

Martin Githinji

Reginald Nwachi

Martin Githinji

Noel Mkubwi

Officer 2

Noel Mkubwi

Edwin Chonde

President Muluzi

Edwin Chonde

Lomuthi Jere

Mika Kamkwamba

Lomuthi Jere

Rashid Tambala

Tiyamike Kamkwamba (1 year)

Rashid Tambala

Rophium Banda

Mr. Bamusi

Rophium Banda

Fiskan Makawa

Bruno Chitsulo

John Madisi

Bruno Chitsulo

Grace Msiska

Villager

Grace Msiska

Trevor Dominic

Tiyamike Kamkwamba (6 months)

Trevor Dominic

Robert Agengo

Jeremiah Kamkwamba

Robert Agengo

Truth Dominic

Tiyamike Kamkwamba (6 months)

Truth Dominic

Hestingzi Phiri

Shabani Mkubwi

Hestingzi Phiri

Eddie Mbugua

Charles Daud

Eddie Mbugua

James Mhone

Desk Clerk

James Mhone

Hilde Phiri

Alile Kamkwamba

Hilde Phiri

Samson Kambalu

Joe Godsten

Samson Kambalu

George Misinde

Rodgers Wagawa

Hope Chisano

Scavenger

Hope Chisano

Kelvin Maxwell Ngoma

Charity Malamusi

Kelvin Maxwell Ngoma

Latifa Tambala

Tiyamike Kamkwamba (1 year)

Latifa Tambala

Melvin Alusa

Justin Mitwa

Melvin Alusa

Aaron Mhone

Officer 1

Aaron Mhone

Ian Chisekula

Man in Admarc Queue

Ian Chisekula

Gospel Thawale

Farmer 2

Gospel Thawale

Fredrick Lukhere

Amos Chimpokoser

Mizeck Chikankheni

Amos Chimpokoser

Kelvin Chimpokoser

Goeffrey

Kelvin Chimpokoser

Owen Chikanken

Farmer 1

Owen Chikanken

Edward Khomamphero

Farmer 3

Edward Khomamphero