A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| MMadina NalwangaPhiona Mutesi | Phiona Mutesi |
 David OyelowoRobert Katende | Robert Katende |
 Lupita Nyong'oNakku Harriet | Nakku Harriet |
| MMartin KabanzaMugabi Brian | Mugabi Brian |
| TTaryn "Kay" KyazeMargaret Night Nantongo | Margaret Night Nantongo |
| EEsther TebandekeSarah Katende | Sarah Katende |
 Ntare Guma Mbaho MwineTendo | Tendo |
| EEthan Nazario LubegaMukumbya Benjamin | Mukumbya Benjamin |
| NNikita WaligwaGloria Nansubuga | Gloria Nansubuga |
| RRonald SsemagandaIvan | Ivan |
| PPeter OdekeEnoch Barumba | Enoch Barumba |
 Philip LuswataMinister Aloysius Kyazze | Minister Aloysius Kyazze |
| JJoanitta Bewulira-WanderaMrs. Gali | Mrs. Gali |
| IIvan JacoboBuyinza Richard (young) | Buyinza Richard (young) |
| NNicolas LevesqueBuyinza Richard (older) | Buyinza Richard (older) |
| BBabirye StellahBabirye Stellah | Babirye Stellah |
| EEdgar KanyikeJoseph | Joseph |
| HHope KatendeHope Katende | Hope Katende |
 Maurice KiryaTheo | Theo |
 Zohran MamdaniBookie Student | Bookie Student |