Langalihle Mhiti
FILMMAKER Mitchell Magaya has released her latest movie, ‘Pahukama’, adding to her growing catalogue of productions.
The productions combine entertainment with lessons drawn from everyday life. Released on Tuesday, the film joins her previous productions, ‘Vimbiso’ and ‘Mwana Anokosha.’
Magaya continues to explore relationships, family challenges and the consequences of personal decisions through storytelling.
“I released three movies, ‘Vimbiso’, ‘Mwana Anokosha’ and ‘Pahukama’.
“All my movies are for both entertainment and education to people. “They all talk about the daily lives of people,” she said.
Her latest offering centres on Shamie, a young girl who loses her parents in an accident while they are returning from South Africa, where they had been working. Following their death, Shamie moves in with her aunt, hoping to find security and support.
However, her life takes a difficult turn when her aunt’s husband attempts to lure her into a relationship.
Although she initially refuses, Shamie eventually agrees, believing the relationship will help secure her future.
The situation unravels when her aunt discovers the affair and reveals that she and her husband are both living with HIV.
Struggling to cope with the revelations, Shamie attempts to take her own life.
Through the storyline, Magaya explores how people can make decisions in pursuit of a better life without fully considering the consequences.
“The lesson of the movie is that life can change anytime, and people are facing it every day,” she said.
Magaya said she hopes the film will encourage young people, particularly girls, to think carefully about relationships and the temptation to pursue a lavish lifestyle at the expense of their well-being.
“Whatever you do, thinking you are securing your future and trying to live a lavish life, you can get into a lifetime of trouble,” she said.
While the movie touches on HIV awareness, its broader themes include loyalty, gratitude and the importance of making responsible choices when faced with difficult circumstances.
Magaya believes people should not rush into decisions simply because they want to improve their living conditions, but should instead take time to consider where their choices might lead.
“My message is that it is better to sit back and watch where life is taking you than to make wrong decisions over everything,” she said.
With ‘Pahukama’, Magaya continues to use drama to explore issues affecting people in their everyday lives, with the latest production inviting audiences to reflect on the choices they make and the relationships they pursue.
The film marks another addition to her body of work as she seeks to balance compelling storytelling with lessons that audiences can relate to beyond the screen.
