Dead Man's Wish
Synopsis
Lisoso Mathias has received news that his illness is terminal and that he needs to put his house in order within six months before his demise. But Njoh aka Kabongo, his elder brother is eagerly waiting for that day as he stands to inherit all of Lisoso’s property (which includes his wife Veronica and children, Sonia and Loise) as demanded by tradition if the dead man has no male child. But Sonia is declared the heir on the day of the will reading by the barrister appointed by Lisoso. Kabongo enlists his idle son and his cohorts to track down the Barrister and reclaim the will. He sets out to eliminate any witness to the will. Without a will not witnesses, will tradition prevail over the Dead Man’s Wish?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Africa International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tebo Njei
- Screenplay & Story
- Tebo Njei, Fokwa Babila
- Original Title
- Dead Man's Wish
- Country of Origin
- Cameroon
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tebo Njei
Tebo Njei, Fokwa Babila
Department Leadership Roster
Tebo Njei
Director
Tebo Njei
Writer
Fokwa Babila
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Man's Wish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead Man's Wish about?
Lisoso Mathias has received news that his illness is terminal and that he needs to put his house in order within six months before his demise. But Njoh aka Kabongo, his elder brother is eagerly waiting for that day as he stands to inherit all of Lisoso’s property (which includes his wife Veronica and children, Sonia and Loise) as demanded by tradition if the dead man has no male child. But Sonia is declared the heir on the day of the will reading by the barrister appointed by Lisoso. Kabongo enlists his idle son and his cohorts to track down the Barrister and reclaim the will. He sets out to eliminate any witness to the will. Without a will not witnesses, will tradition prevail over the Dead Man’s Wish?
Who directed Dead Man's Wish?
Dead Man's Wish was directed by Tebo Njei.
Who stars in Dead Man's Wish?
The principal cast of Dead Man's Wish includes Vitalis Otia, Ndamo Damarise, Ralph Obi Tambe, Quinta Eyong Ashu, Lysongo Robinson.
When was Dead Man's Wish released and how long is it?
Dead Man's Wish was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.