Spirit of Cinema
When Morning Comes / When Morning Comes
Kelly Fyffe-Marshall
Director's bio
Kelly Fyffe-Marshall
Kelly Fyffe-Marshall is a Canadian filmmaker known for socially conscious storytelling. Her short film Black Bodies (2020) won the TIFF Changemaker Award and was recognized at Sundance. She also directed Haven (2018) and Summer of the Gun (2019). When Morning Comes marks her debut feature film, premiering at TIFF 2022.
Synopsis
A Canadian-Jamaican drama about Jamal, a young boy in Jamaica grappling with his mother Neesha’s decision to send him to Canada to live with his grandmother after his father’s death. The film explores themes of migration, grief, and resilience, portraying the emotional weight of leaving home and the bonds of family across borders.
Details of Cast
Djamari Roberts – Jamal, Shaquana Wilson – Neesha, Jarden Crooks – Deshane, Paul Campbell – Pastor James, Naomi Cowan – Sister Charlene, Oliver Samuels – Barkeep, Tristan Campbell – Akeem, Mignott Tevon – Supporting role
Details of Crew
Jordan Oram – Cinematography, Nicole Sison – Editing, Sunflower Studios – Production Company
Producer Details
Tamar Bird, Iva Golubovic, Sasha Leigh Henry, Donisha Prendergast
Writer Details
Kelly Fyffe-Marshall
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