Strain
“Is love ever enough?”
Synopsis
When his son is diagnosed with sickle cell disease, a man and his family struggle to face a new reality as they rediscover their shared love.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Uduak-Obong Patrick
- Screenplay & Story
- Oluwatoyin Adewumi, Donald Tombia, Eze Ekpo
- Original Title
- Strain
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Spoken Languages
- English, Yoruba
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Verte View
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Uduak-Obong Patrick
Oluwatoyin Adewumi, Donald Tombia, Eze Ekpo
Department Leadership Roster
Oluwatoyin Adewumi
Writer
Donald Tombia
Writer
Uduak-Obong Patrick
Director
Eze Ekpo
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strain
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What is Strain about?
When his son is diagnosed with sickle cell disease, a man and his family struggle to face a new reality as they rediscover their shared love.
Who directed Strain?
Strain was directed by Uduak-Obong Patrick.
Who stars in Strain?
The principal cast of Strain includes Okey Uzoeshi, Shushu Abubakar, Angel Unigwe, Nifemi Lawal.
When was Strain released and how long is it?
Strain was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strain?
Strain holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).