Esohe (2017)

Directed by

Charles Uwagbai, Robert O. Peters

Genre

thriller film

Country

Nigeria

Runtime

1h 42m

Rated

18A

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A man is haunted by repeated nightmares. He discovers he is the reincarnation of a warrior and reunites with his long lost lover.

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What happens

Esohe, is a 2018 Nigerian epic fantasy thriller film co-directed by Charles Uwagbai and Robert O'Peters and co-produced by Robert O'Peters. The film stars Jemima Osunde in lead role along with Jimmy Jean-Louis. Oghenekaro Itene, Omo Godwyn Williams and Chris Attoh made supportive roles and an ensemble cast. The film revolves around Gary Barbar, who suffers repeated nightmares and later unveils as the reincarnation and reunion of Ifagbai, the son of Eghosa the Oba’s warrior, his long-lost lover, Esohe. The film has been shot in Benin City, Nigeria. The film received mostly positive critical acclaim, and was screened worldwide. In 2018, at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, the film was nominated for five award categories: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Achievement in Visual Effect, Achievement in Make-up, and Achievement in Costume Design. In USA, the film became a blockbuster. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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