Half of a Yellow Sun

Half of a Yellow Sun

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Half of a Yellow Sun (2013)

— 106 min - Romance, Drama - 8 September 2013
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An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.

Director:  Biyi Bandele
Stars:  Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Joseph Mawle, John Boyega, Genevieve Nnaji, Onyeka Onwenu, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Babou Ceesay, Susan Wokoma, Jude Orhorha, Gloria Young, Tina Mba, Wale Ojo, Ayo Lijadu, Naya Amobi, Zack Orji, Kasper Michaels, Reginald Ofodile, Grainne Keenan, Paul Hampshire, Robert Davide, OC Ukeje, Paresh Behera, Jennifer Osammor

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Storyline

An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.

Collections: Biyi Bandele
Genres: Romance, Drama

Details

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Country:   Nigeria,   United Kingdom
Language:  English
Release Date:  8 September 2013

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Company Credits

Production Companies:  BFI, Lipsync Productions, Slate Films, Shareman Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 46 min