Bitter Rain
| Bitter Rain | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Toka McBaror |
| Written by | Hannah Nwasor |
| Produced by |
Executive Producer
|
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Oke Abiola |
| Edited by |
|
Production company |
|
| Distributed by | |
Release date |
|
Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Languages | English, Igbo |
Bitter Rain is a 2021 Nigerian adventure and drama film directed by Toka McBaror and produced by Hannah Nwasor and Darlington Abuda. The film stars Stan Nze, Ayo Makun (A.Y) Zubby Michael, Mike Ezuruonye, Alexx Ekubo, Erica Nlewedim and Efe Irele in pivotal roles and explores themes of family, love, betrayal, and the consequences of holding onto past grievances.[1]
Bitter Rain was released by Amazon MGM Studios through Prime Video on August 13, 2021.
Synopsis
[edit]Set in a rural Nigerian community, the film tells the story of a group of individuals from the city; a journalist seeking to find the truth and an adventure-seeker who converge on a mystical celebration in the town of Ahaba, leading to a rollercoaster of events that will leave viewers glued to their seats.
Cast
[edit]- Mike Ezuruonye as Nnamdi[2]
- Stan Nze as Ebuka
- Alexx Ekubo as TY
- Efe Irele as Fiona
- Erica Nlewedim as Idara
- Ayo Makun as Alexander
- Hannah Nwasor as Zita
- Zuby Michael as Nathan
- Patrick Onyeocha as Joseph Ford
- George Nanakwesi Chux as Buchi
Production
[edit]Bitter Rain was produced by WonderKind Media Ltd and AP Studios and filmed on location in rural Nigeria. The film was directed by Toka McBaror, known for his work on various Nigerian television dramas and films.[3][4] The production aimed to highlight the beauty and struggles of rural life in Nigeria while addressing universal themes of family, love, and loss. The cinematography, led by Oke Abiola, captures the rich landscapes and the intimate settings that serve as a backdrop for the intense emotional drama.[5]
Release and distribution
[edit]Bitter Rain premiered at the Filmhouse Cinemas Landmark Event Centre in Lagos on August 9 2021, and was theatrically released across Nigeria on 13 August 2021, by Filmone Distribution.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2021-07-28). "'Bitter Rain' to hit cinemas in August". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (July 26, 2021). "Mike Ezuruonye, AY, Erica, others star in new Nollywood thriller 'Bitter Rain'". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ Tv, Bn (2021-07-09). "Watch the Teaser for Upcoming Movie "Bitter Rain" starring Alexx Ekubo, Erica Nlewedim, Stan Nze". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ "Watch the official trailer for 'Bitter Rain' | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ a b "Stars Shine At 'Bitter Rain' Exclusive Premiere – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2021-08-14. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
External links
[edit]- Bitter Rain at IMDb
