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Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)

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A man and a woman in Lagos want to escape their everyday lives, but extricating themselves is no easy task. Two stories narrated with tenderness and restraint that only fleetingly touch, the dream of migrating to Europe floating above them all the while.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2021-04-18

Runtime: 116 mins

Director: Chuko Esiri, Arie Esiri

Writer: Chuko Esiri

Spoken language: English

Genres: Drama

Original title: Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)

Production Companies: Ominira Studios, Kimiera, GDN Productions

Production Countries: Nigeria

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