Walking with Shadows (2019)
In Lagos, Nigeria, Ebele Njoko has been running all his life.
A search for acceptance and love from his family, has led him to recreate himself as Adrian Njoko, respected father, husband, and brother.
However, Adrian’s past and secrets catch up with him and soon his world begins to crumble as he frantically tries to control the growing ripple effect of a revelation.
Walking With Shadows is adapted from Jude Dibia’s 2005 book of the same title, which was awarded Sweden’s Natur och Kultur Prize. It stars Ozzy Agu and Zainab Balogun.
Written and Directed by Aoife O'Kelly
OFFICIAL SELECTION - BFI LONDON FF 2019
"Aoife O’Kelly’s articulate and sensitive film deftly discards the sensational for a depiction of queer Nigeria presented with care and incisive observation. "
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