Half of a Yellow Sun
20131h 46m5.0
Romance, Drama
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Genre
- Romance
- Certificate
- R
- Origin
- Nigeria
About
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.
Where to watch
Availability from JustWatch via TMDB.
Details
- Director
- Biyi Bandele
- Writing
- Biyi Bandele
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Sep 8, 2013
- Studio
- BFI, Lipsync Productions
Cast
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
Gráinne Keenan
Susan
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