Directed by:
Biyi BandeleScreenplay:
Biyi BandeleCinematography:
John de BormanComposer:
Ben OnonoCast:
Thandiwe Newton, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anika Noni Rose, Joseph Mawle, John Boyega, Babou Ceesay, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Genevieve Nnaji, Roberto Davide, Gloria Anozie (more)Plots(1)
Biyi Bandele makes his directorial debut with this adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel. In the late 1960s twin sisters Olanna (Thandie Newton) and Kainene (Anika Noni Rose) arrive back home in Nigeria, having finished their studies in England. While Olanna moves in with her boyfriend, professor Odenigbo (Chiwetel Ejiofor), and his young houseboy, Ugwu (John Boyega), Kainene becomes a businesswoman and gets involved with British writer Richard (Joseph Mawle). When the Nigerian Civil War breaks out the sisters' lives are changed forever. (Thunderbird Releasing)
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Thandiwe Newton
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Gloria Anozie
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