The Mirror Boy
Synopsis
The Mirror Boy is a mystical journey through Africa, seen through the eyes of a 12 year old boy, Tijan. After a London street fight, in which a local boy is hurt, Tijan's mother decides to take him back to their roots, to Gambia. On their arrival in Banjul, Tijan encounters a strange apparition, a boy smiling at him in a mirror and vanishing. Seeing the same boy in a crowded street market the next day sets in motion a chain of events, with Tijan finding himself lost. While Tijan's panic-stricken mother struggles to find her son, Tijan is left alone in the company of the enigmatic Mirror Boy, seemingly only visible to him. After a bruising spiritual rite of passage, The Mirror Boy takes Tijan on a mystical journey, but not all is what it seems.
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Genevieve Nnaji
Teema
Edward Kagutuzi
Tijan
Osita Iheme
Mirror Boy
Trew Sider
Rodney Marsh
Fatima Jabbe
Queen
Emma Fletcher
Miss Nugent
Peter Halpin
DC Andrews
Aisha Barry
Leema
Rohey Camara
Third Journalist
Felix Ceesay
Police Seargent
Momodu Musa Ceesay
Ballam Musa
Ify Chukwu
Police Officer
Michael Dara
Corporal
Neton De Bandiem
Coronation Dancer
Kalilu Drammeh
Second Tribal Warrior
Mariama Feh
Forest Queen
Awa Gassama
Immigration Officer
Patrick Ibe
Coronation Elder
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Obi Emelonye
- Screenplay & Story
- Obi Emelonye
- Original Score
- Obi Emelonye
- Original Title
- The Mirror Boy
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Yoruba
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Production Studios
- Nollywood Film Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Obi Emelonye
Obi Emelonye
Obi Emelonye
Clive Norman
Department Leadership Roster
Obi Emelonye
Director
Obi Emelonye
Writer
Clive Norman
Director of Photography
Obi Emelonye
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mirror Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mirror Boy about?
The Mirror Boy is a mystical journey through Africa, seen through the eyes of a 12 year old boy, Tijan. After a London street fight, in which a local boy is hurt, Tijan's mother decides to take him back to their roots, to Gambia. On their arrival in Banjul, Tijan encounters a strange apparition, a boy smiling at him in a mirror and vanishing. Seeing the same boy in a crowded street market the next day sets in motion a chain of events, with Tijan finding himself lost. While Tijan's panic-stricken mother struggles to find her son, Tijan is left alone in the company of the enigmatic Mirror Boy, seemingly only visible to him. After a bruising spiritual rite of passage, The Mirror Boy takes Tijan on a mystical journey, but not all is what it seems.
Who directed The Mirror Boy?
The Mirror Boy was directed by Obi Emelonye.
Who stars in The Mirror Boy?
The principal cast of The Mirror Boy includes Genevieve Nnaji, Edward Kagutuzi, Osita Iheme, Trew Sider, Fatima Jabbe.
When was The Mirror Boy released and how long is it?
The Mirror Boy was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mirror Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mirror Boy was composed by Obi Emelonye.