United Kingdom / Oct 09, 2019 / BFI London Film Festival
What will you lose to gain yourself
1h 33min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
In Lagos, Nigeria, Ebele Njoko has been running all his life. A search for acceptance and love from his family, has led him to recreate himself as Adrian Njoko, respected father, husband, and brother. Suddenly, Adrian’s past and secrets have caught up with him and his world soon begins to crumble as he frantically tries to control the growing ripple effect of a revelation. In coming to terms with his sexuality, Adrian is forced to choose between a compromised existence and the life that he would like to lead.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jasmine Olarotimi | Ego |
| Folarin Asade | Tayo Onasanya |
| Riyo David | Abdul |
| Ayoola Ayoola | Chiedu |
| Uchenna Okoro | Chika |
| Florent Birot | Antoine |
| Emmanuel Obi-Lawrence | Young Chiedu |
| Etochi Ejike Asiegbu | Young Chika |
| Omowunmi Dada | Iheoma |
| Taiwo Arimoro | Femi |
| Ijeoma Agu | Temi |
| Judith Audu | Hajiya |
| Christine Adaora | Kamdi |
| Femi Durojaiye | Dr. Charles |
| Michael Uchegbu | Pastor Matthew |
| Charles Ukpong | Pastor in flashback |
| Nurudeen Vincent Zakari | Yahaya |
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| Godlight Brown | Young Nkechi son |
| Debby Ohiri | Choir Mistress |
| Funsho Adeolu | John Coker |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Walking with Shadows |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Nigeria, United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | OYA Media Group |
| Release date | 9 ottobre 2019 |
| Production | Funmi Iyanda, Asurf Oluseyi, Victor Lambert, Olumide Makanjuola, Xeenah Mohammed, Victoria Adeola Thomas |
| Writer | Aoife O'Kelly |
| Editing | Matt I. Jones |
| Cinematography | Gerard Puigmal |
| Assistant directors | Aoife O'Kelly |
| Music | Sami El-Enany |
| Sound | Sami El-Enany |
Release dates
Premiere
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