Better Mus’ Come
BETTER MUS’ COME (2010)
Storm Saulter | Jamaica | 104 min | Crime, Drama, History
Love, politics and survival in the turbulent streets of 1970s Jamaica.
Kingston, 1977. Political tensions are tearing communities apart as rival parties use street gangs to fight for power. Ricky (Sheldon Shepherd), a young community leader and single father, finds himself caught in the middle of this violent struggle. Desperate to build a better future for his son, he dreams of escaping the cycle of poverty and violence. When he falls in love with Kemala (Nicole Grey), a young woman from a rival neighbourhood, Ricky begins to question the loyalties and divisions that have shaped his life. But breaking free from the forces surrounding him may prove impossible.
Written and directed by Storm Saulter, Better Mus’ Come (2010) is a powerful historical drama inspired by the political violence that shook Jamaica in the late 1970s, culminating in the infamous Green Bay Massacre of 1978. Against the backdrop of the Cold War, the film explores how political manipulation, corruption and social inequality turned Kingston’s poorest communities into battlegrounds.
Featuring a remarkable Jamaican cast and a soundtrack steeped in roots reggae, the film captures both the beauty and brutality of a defining period in the island’s history. Saulter’s striking debut feature marked an important moment for contemporary Jamaican cinema, bringing a new generation of filmmakers and storytellers into the spotlight.
Raw, moving and deeply human, Better Mus’ Come is a story of love, betrayal and the hope for a better tomorrow – even when history seems determined to repeat itself.
Jamaica 70s – Movies from Jamrock
Kalevan Halli, Tampere
Sunday, November 29, 2026
Free admission. Limited seating – advance registration required.
Please note: This screening will be presented with English subtitles.
Doors open 30 minutes before the screening.
Come early to grab your favourite seat and enjoy some popcorn and soft drinks, available for purchase before the film!
You’re also welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks, but buying refreshments at the venue helps support this little film festival. ❤️