“Dusty Crystal" is an emotional journey through the dreams, disillusionments and hopes of Maryna Mukisa and her two friends, as they navigate the tumultuous landscape of post-secondary school education in Uganda. They each struggle to find their footing in a job market that constantly chips away at their idealism, while their dreams of becoming scientists wane, obscured by the “dust” of societal decay. Through Maryna's lens, we witness not only the trials of securing employment and battling inner conflict but also the broader struggles of developing African nations grappling with economic and systemic inequities. "Dusty Crystal" is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, here embodied in Maryna in the face of adversity, offering a stark yet hopeful portrayal of individuals striving to make it in a world plagued by hurdles beyond their control.
