Break Fruit
Synopsis
In a city with unbreathable air, a young woman pays a farewell visit to her older lover, a widower who became agoraphobic after his wife’s death. Both immigrants, they argue over her impending return to Nigeria from their place in diaspora, charting an emotional path together through fear, loss, and a thirst for freedom, all marked by an underlying secret. It’s a story of exile, homecoming, what gets left behind, and the truths that change everything.
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January 1, 2015
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akwaeke Emezi
- Screenplay & Story
- Akwaeke Emezi
- Original Title
- Break Fruit
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akwaeke Emezi
Akwaeke Emezi
Shawn Peters
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Akwaeke Emezi
Writer
Akwaeke Emezi
Director
Shawn Peters
Director of Photography
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What is Break Fruit about?
In a city with unbreathable air, a young woman pays a farewell visit to her older lover, a widower who became agoraphobic after his wife’s death. Both immigrants, they argue over her impending return to Nigeria from their place in diaspora, charting an emotional path together through fear, loss, and a thirst for freedom, all marked by an underlying secret. It’s a story of exile, homecoming, what gets left behind, and the truths that change everything.
Who directed Break Fruit?
Break Fruit was directed by Akwaeke Emezi.
Who stars in Break Fruit?
The principal cast of Break Fruit includes Sarah Nicole François, Atibon Nazaire.
When was Break Fruit released and how long is it?
Break Fruit was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 10m.