Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)
Eyimofe
“You have a dream. Life has other plans.”
Synopsis
A man and a woman in Lagos want to escape their everyday lives, but extricating themselves is no easy task. Two stories narrated with tenderness and restraint that only fleetingly touch, the dream of migrating to Europe floating above them all the while.
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EYIMOFE (THIS IS MY DESIRE) — Janus Films TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-07
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Jude Akuwudike
Mofe
Temi Ami-Williams
Rosa
Tomiwa Edun
Seyi
Cynthia Ebijie
Grace
Jacob Alexander
Peter
Chioma Omeruah
Mama Esther
Sadiq Daba
Jakpor
Toyin Oshinaike
Vincent
Fortune Nwafor
Wisdom
Bimbo Manuel
Clarence
Lala Akindoju
Hope
Kelechi Udegbe
Dauda
Emeka Nwagbaraocha
Akin
Chidumebi Nzeribe
Celestine
Etochi Asiegbu
Goddey
Omoye Uzamere
Precious
Charles Ukpong
Abu
Odera Olivia Orji
Nurse Onyinye
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 23, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arie Esiri, Chuko Esiri
- Screenplay & Story
- Chuko Esiri
- Original Score
- Akin Adebowale
- Original Title
- Eyimofe
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Ominira Studios, Kimiera, GDN Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arie Esiri, Chuko Esiri
Chuko Esiri
Akin Adebowale
Daisy Zhou, Arseni Khachaturan
Andrew Stephen Lee
Melissa O. Adeyemo, Arie Esiri, Chuko Esiri, Toke Alex Ibru
Department Leadership Roster
Arie Esiri
Director
Chuko Esiri
Director
Melissa O. Adeyemo
Producer
Taisa Malouf
Production Design
Chuko Esiri
Writer
Arie Esiri
Producer
Chuko Esiri
Producer
Daniel Obasi
Costume Design
Andrew Stephen Lee
Editor
Akin Adebowale
Original Music Composer
Arseni Khachaturan
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)
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What is Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) about?
A man and a woman in Lagos want to escape their everyday lives, but extricating themselves is no easy task. Two stories narrated with tenderness and restraint that only fleetingly touch, the dream of migrating to Europe floating above them all the while.
Who directed Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)?
Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) was directed by Arie Esiri, Chuko Esiri.
Who stars in Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)?
The principal cast of Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) includes Jude Akuwudike, Temi Ami-Williams, Tomiwa Edun, Cynthia Ebijie, Jacob Alexander.
When was Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) released and how long is it?
Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) was composed by Akin Adebowale.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)?
Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.