Half of a Yellow Sun
Synopsis
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.
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Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-02
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Biyi Bandele
- Screenplay & Story
- Biyi Bandele
- Original Score
- Ben Onono, Paul Thomson
- Original Title
- Half of a Yellow Sun
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- BFI, Lipsync Productions, Slate Films, Shareman Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Biyi Bandele
Biyi Bandele, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Ben Onono, Paul Thomson
John de Borman
Chris Gill
Andrea Calderwood, Muhtar Bakare, Gail Egan, Peter Hampden, Norman Merry
Department Leadership Roster
Biyi Bandele
Director
Biyi Bandele
Screenplay
Andrea Calderwood
Producer
John de Borman
Director of Photography
Chris Gill
Editor
Andrew McAlpine
Production Design
Jo Katsaras
Costume Design
Ben Shepherd
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ben Onono
Original Music Composer
Paul Thomson
Original Music Composer
Dan Hirst
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half of a Yellow Sun
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What is Half of a Yellow Sun 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.
Who directed Half of a Yellow Sun?
Half of a Yellow Sun was directed by Biyi Bandele.
Who stars in Half of a Yellow Sun?
The principal cast of Half of a Yellow Sun includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Joseph Mawle, John Boyega.
When was Half of a Yellow Sun released and how long is it?
Half of a Yellow Sun was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Half of a Yellow Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Half of a Yellow Sun was composed by Ben Onono, Paul Thomson.
Is Half of a Yellow Sun based on a book or true story?
Half of a Yellow Sun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Half of a Yellow Sun?
Half of a Yellow Sun holds official age classifications: CA: R; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).