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Adenike and Ayodele (The Walking Dead's Danai Gurira and veteran actor Isaach De Bankolé) are a Nigerian couple living in Brooklyn. Following the joyous celebration of the their wedding, complications arise out of their inability to conceive a child - a problem that devastates their family and defies cultural expectations, leading Adenike to make a shocking decision that could either save her family or destroy it. Acclaimed director Andrew Dosumnu (Restless City) captures the nuances of this unique and fascinating culture by creating a beautiful, vibrant, and moving portrait of a couple whose joys and struggles are at once intimate and universal.
Original Release
01/18/2013
US Release
01/18/2013
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Danai Gurira | Adenike Balogun / Adenike Olumide Balogen |
Anthony Okungbowa | Biyi Balogen |
Bukky Ajayi | Ma Ayo Balogun |
Yaya DaCosta | Sade Bakare |
Klarissa Jackson | Atibo |
Ishmael Omolade | Dave |
Roslyn Ruff | Doctor |
Chinaza Uche | Frank |
Florence Egbuchulam | Funke |
Mutiyat Ade-Salu | Helen / Bridesmaid |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Danai Gurira | Adenike Balogun / Adenike Olumide Balogen |
Anthony Okungbowa | Biyi Balogen |
Bukky Ajayi | Ma Ayo Balogun |
Yaya DaCosta | Sade Bakare |
Klarissa Jackson | Atibo |
Ishmael Omolade | Dave |
Roslyn Ruff | Doctor |
Chinaza Uche | Frank |
Florence Egbuchulam | Funke |
Mutiyat Ade-Salu | Helen / Bridesmaid |
Atibon Nazaire | Hyacinth |
Deen Badarou | Mr. Lawal |
Da'Vine Joy Randolph | Marsea |
Susan Heyward | Monica |
Lenore Thomas Douglas | Nurse / Melissa |
Hubert Point-Du Jour | Tony |
Ebbe Bassey | Yinka |
Jennifer Akabue | Adaku- Bridesmaid |
Segun Akande | Groomsmen |
Abraham Amkpa | Groomsman |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Isaach de Bankolé | Executive Producer |
Laura Bernieri | Executive Producer |
André Des Rochers | Executive Producer |
Saerom Kim | Executive Producer |
Jawal Nga | Executive Producer |
David Raymond | Executive Producer |
Fady Salamé | Executive Producer |
Rhea Scott | Executive Producer |
Ron Simons | Executive Producer |
Joseph Sorrentino | Executive Producer |
Jerry Tankersley | Executive Producer |
Darci Picoult | Producer |
Patrick Cunningham | Producer |
Tim Duff | Producer |
Nora Duffy | Producer |
Kamilla Forbes | Producer |
Leah C. Gardiner | Producer |
Lisa Harun | Producer |
Carly Hugo | Producer |
Lucas Joaquin | Producer |
Saemi Kim | Producer |
Lars Knudsen | Producer |
Chris Maybach | Producer |
Anthony Okungbowa | Producer |
Matthew Parker | Producer |
April Yvette Thompson | Producer |
Jay Van Hoy | Producer |