Bound, is a 2018 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Frank Rajah Arase and produced by Lilian Afegbai.[1][2] The film stars Rita Dominic and Enyinna Nwigwe in the lead roles whereas Joyce Kalu, Nicole Banner, Duke Emmanuel, and Neye Balogun made supportive roles.[3] The film revolves around Chinenye, a 35 beautiful career woman unable to get married but she met Elochukwu and made unconditional love towards her.[4][5]
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| Directed by | Frank Rajah Arase |
| Written by | Neye Balogun |
| Produced by | Lilian Afegbai |
| Starring | Rita Dominic Enyinna Nwigwe Joyce Kalu Nicole Banner Duke Emmanuel Neye Balogun |
| Cinematography | Austin Nwaolie |
| Edited by | Angel Alake |
Production company | EEP Enterteriment |
| Distributed by | EEP Enterteriment |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
The film has been shot in Enugu, Nigeria. The film made its premier on 16 March 2018 at the Filmhouse IMAX Cinema Lekki, Lagos.[6] The film received mixed reviews from critics and screened worldwide.[7] The film won the Best Indigenous Language (Igbo) award at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[8][9]
Cast
edit- Rita Dominic as Chineye
- Enyinna Nwigwe as Elochukwu
- Joyce Kalu
- Nichole Banna
- Duke Emmanuel
- Neye Balogun
- Stan K. Amandi
- Prince Nwafor
References
edit- ^ "Lilian Afegbai makes production debut with 'Bound'". Punch Newspapers. 2018-03-11. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ Filmstarts. "Bound (The Movie)" (in German). Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2018-02-06). "Must Watch Trailer! Rita Dominic, Eyinna Nwigwe, Joyce Kalu star in "Bound"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ nollywoodreinvented (2018-02-09). "COMING SOON: Bound". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ Onuorah, Vivian (2018-04-12). "STAR ACTRESS LILIAN AFEGBAI PREMIERES NEW MOVIE BOUND @IMAX CINEMA". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Lilian Afeghai debut movie, bound, hits the cinemas". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2018-03-17. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Star showdown as Lilian Afegbai's 'Bound' premieres". Vanguard News. 2018-03-14. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ ""Tatu," "Banana Island Ghost," "Isoken," Odunlade Adekola, Dakore Akande among nominees".
- ^ "AMVCA 2018: Full list of winners".