Bitter Rain
{{Infobox film
| name = Bitter Rain
| image = Bitterrain poster.jpg
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| director = Toka McBaror
| writer = Hannah Nwasor
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| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Hannah Nwasor
- Darlington Abuda
Executive Producer
- Henry Okpobe
- Hannah Nwasor
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| starring = {{Plainlist|
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| cinematography = Oke Abiola
| editing = {{Plainlist|
- Umanu Elijah
- Miracle Nduka
- Kayode Aransiola
- George Hephzibah (VFX Editor)
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| music =
| studio = {{Plainlist|
- WonderKind Media Ltd
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| distributor = {{Plainlist|
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| released = {{Film date|2021|08|13|df=y}}
| runtime = 113 minutes
| country = Nigeria
| language = English, Igbo
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}}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.{{Cite web |last=Nwogu |first=Precious 'Mamazeus' |date=2021-07-28 |title='Bitter Rain' to hit cinemas in August |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bitter-rain-to-hit-cinemas-in-august/0m6rc3n |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523133601/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bitter-rain-to-hit-cinemas-in-august/0m6rc3n |archivedate=2024-05-23 |access-date=2024-09-05 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}
Bitter Rain was released by Amazon MGM Studios through Prime Video on August 13, 2021.
Synopsis
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
- Mike Ezuruonye as Nnamdi{{Cite web |last=Augoye |first=Jayne |date=July 26, 2021 |title=Mike Ezuruonye, AY, Erica, others star in new Nollywood thriller ‘Bitter Rain’ |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/475829-mike-ezuruonye-ay-erica-others-star-in-new-nollywood-thriller-bitter-rain.html?tztc=1 |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.premiumtimesng.com}}
- 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
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.{{Cite web |last=Tv |first=Bn |date=2021-07-09 |title=Watch the Teaser for Upcoming Movie “Bitter Rain” starring Alexx Ekubo, Erica Nlewedim, Stan Nze |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/07/bitter-rain-teaser/ |access-date=2025-01-23 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Watch the official trailer for 'Bitter Rain' {{!}} Pulse Nigeria |url=https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/movies/watch-the-official-trailer-for-bitter-rain-2024081818580323162 |access-date=2025-01-23 |website=www.pulse.ng |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |date=2021-08-14 |title=Stars Shine At ‘Bitter Rain’ Exclusive Premiere – Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/stars-shine-at-bitter-rain-exclusive-premiere/ |access-date=2025-01-23 |language=en-GB}}
Release and distribution
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.
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|id=tt15218070}}
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Category:English-language Nigerian films
Category:Nigerian adventure films