2026
Feature Narrative(United States Festival Premiere)

Call of My Life

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Soluchi, 31, is a radiant and thoughtful call center agent, still carrying the scars of a long relationship with Kalu, a man whose neglect left her questioning her worth. At work, her quiet courage shines when she risks her own standing to defend a colleague unfairly dismissed after developing hearing problems. When loneliness threatens to swallow her, a routine customer call connects her to Eli, a magnetic man whose kindness and attention awaken feelings she has long buried. As their bond deepens, Soluchi struggles with the fear of being “too much,” holding back her affection to protect herself from rejection. To claim the love she deserves, she must risk opening her heart again, choosing vulnerability over safety. Tender and soulful, Call of My Life is a story about heartbreak, restraint, and the courage to love without fear.

Screenings

Virtual

Availability BeginsSaturday, August 810:30AM EDT

Directors Spotlight

A headshot of Danny Twitch.

Dammy Twitch

Director

Apampa Oluwadamilola Owolabi, known professionally as Dammy Twitch, is a distinguished African film director and photographer.

Dammy Twitch made his directorial debut in film with “I Hate It Here” (2023) a poignant exploration of the devastating impact of domestic violence on a family and now Call Of My Life, his directorial debut.

Year
2025
Runtime
110 minutes
Country
Nigeria
Language
English, Igbo
Cast
Uzoamaka Power, Zubby Michael, Andrew Yaw Bunting, Nkem Owoh, Patience Ozokwo, Beverly Osu, Justin UG Ugonna, Broda Shaggi
Cinematographer
Muhammad Ahmed Attah
Co Producer
Maryann Ngozi Eziekwe
Composer
Cobhams Asuquo
Director
Dammy Twitch
Editors
Afolabi Olalekan, Dammy Twitch
Executive Producers
Blessing Uzzi, Timi Dakolo, Dammy Twitch, Cobhams Asuquo, Soso Soberokun, Chigozie Obioma
Producer
Blessing Uzzi
Production Design
Anita Ashiru
Screenwriter
Uzoamaka Power
Sound Design
Andrew Ahurra
Premiere
United States Festival

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