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Strain (film)
2020 Nigerian film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Strain is a 2020 Nigerian drama film directed by Uduak-Obong Patrick and produced by Oluwatoyin Adewumi and Benjamin Abejide Adeniran.[1] The film stars Okey Uzoeshi, Shushu Abubakar, Alex Usifo, Gloria Anozie, Chinonso Ejemba, Bimbo Akintola, Sharon Santos and written by Donald Tombia, Oluwatoyin Adewumi and Eze Ekpo.[2][3] In 2020, it won the award for the Best International Film 2020 at the Urban Film Festival in Miami, USA[4][5][6] and 2021 Best Screenplay film at the 2021 edition of The African Film Festival (TAFF).[7]
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Plot
The theme of the film revolves around 6-years old Ekene who was suddenly diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease and how the family struggles to keep their peace and unity after.[8][9][10]
Cast
- Okey Uzoeshi as Nnamdi Ezeji
- Shushu Abubakar as Yemi Ezeji
- Angel Unigwe as Ebere Ezeji
- Nifemi Lawal as Ekene Ezeji
- Alex Usifo Omiagbo as Grandpa Ezeji
- Gloria Anozie as Grandma Ezeji
- Chinonso Ejemba as Dr. Hassan
- Bimbo Akintola as Genetic Counsellor
- Saphirre Ekeng as Young Ebere
- Kosi Ogboruche as Young Ekene
- Henry Diabuah as Osas
- Toluwanimi Olaoye as Somto
- Olanrewaju Adeyemi as Principal
- Enkay Ogboruche as Mrs. Ify Chukwuka
- Bade Smart as MMM Competition Compere
- Nnenna Udeh as Chemistry Teacher
- Raphael Jackson as Ayomide
- Omotola Adeseluka as Ekene's Class Teacher
- Toluwalase Adewumi as Ebere's Friend
- Babara Ogunniyi as Ebere's Friend
- Sharon Santos as Ebere's Friend
- Benjamin Abejide Adeniran as Usman
- Titilope Ojuola as Secretary
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External links
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