Ostensibly a rollicking comedy about a Zimbabwean teenager's relentless efforts to marry a beautiful girl, JIT has moments that soar. The latter half of the film, however, collapses into aimlessness and confusion.
UK (Dominic Makuvachuma) has come to Harrare to make his fortune running errands for his pop star uncle. At a gig, he is visited by his jukwa (Winnie Ndemera), a beer-guzzling family spirit who urges him to get a proper job and send money to his parents. UK becomes a waiter at a nightclub.
There, he sees the beautiful Sofi (Sibongile Nene) and her wealthy gangster boyfriend, Johnson (Farai Sevenzo). Business calls Johnson away, and UK finds himself s...
Released:
1993
Rated:
NR
Length:
92 mins