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Half of a Yellow Sun
Genres
RomanceDrama
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
106 min
Release Date
2013-09-08
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
25
Vote Average
4.94
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Odenigbo
Thandiwe Newton
Olanna
Anika Noni Rose
Kainene
Joseph Mawle
Richard
John Boyega
Ugwu
Genevieve Nnaji
Miss Adebayo
Onyeka Onwenu
Mama
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Captain Dutse
Babou Ceesay
Okeoma
Susan Wokoma
Amala
Jude Orhorha
Harrison
Gloria Young
Aunty Ifeka
Tina Mba
Mrs. Ozobia
Wale Ojo
Chief Okonji
Ayo Lijadu
Professor Ezeka
Naya Amobi
Arize
Zack Orji
Chief Ozobia
Kasper Michaels
Plump Charles
Reginald Ofodile
Uncle Mbaezi
Grainne Keenan
Susan
Paul Hampshire
Professor Lehman
Robert Davide
Redhead Charles
OC Ukeje
Aniekwena
Paresh Behera
Dr. Patel
Jennifer Osammor
Mama Oji
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