Half of a Yellow Sun
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2013-09-08
Runtime: 106 mins
Director: Biyi Bandele
Spoken language: English
Genres: Romance, Drama
Original title: Half of a Yellow Sun
Production Companies: BFI, Lipsync Productions, Slate Films, Shareman Media
Production Countries: Nigeria, United Kingdom
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