Up North
Synopsis
A young rebellious heir from a wealthy family is sent away to National Service in Northern Nigeria. Things don't quite go according to plan as the spoiled heir begins to find himself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tope Oshin
- Screenplay & Story
- Bunmi Ajakaiye, Chinaza Onuzo
- Original Title
- Up North
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Anakle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tope Oshin
Bunmi Ajakaiye, Chinaza Onuzo
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Tope Oshin
Director
Bunmi Ajakaiye
Writer
Chinaza Onuzo
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Up North
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What is Up North about?
A young rebellious heir from a wealthy family is sent away to National Service in Northern Nigeria. Things don't quite go according to plan as the spoiled heir begins to find himself.
Who directed Up North?
Up North was directed by Tope Oshin.
Who stars in Up North?
The principal cast of Up North includes Banky Wellington, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Michelle Dede, Akin Lewis, Tokunbor Idowu.
When was Up North released and how long is it?
Up North was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Up North?
Up North holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).