Half of a Yellow Sun (2013)
Directed by
Biyi Bandele.
Starring
Chiwetel Ejiofor,
Thandiwe Newton,
Anika Noni Rose and
Joseph Mawle.
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An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.
- Original title: Half of a Yellow Sun
- Release date: Sept. 8, 2013
- Status: Released
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Runtime: 1h 46min
- Producers: British Film Institute, Lipsync Productions, Slate Films and Shareman Media
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Mood
- Emotional
- Captivating
- Sincere
- Touching
- Gloomy
- Contemplative
- Tense
- Bleak
- Thought Provoking
- Uplifting
- Sentimental
- Suspenseful
- Bittersweet
- Disturbing
- Atmospheric
- Rough
- Stylized
- Clever
- Exciting
Plot
- Siblings Relations
- Society
- State Affairs
- Family Relations
- Mind and Soul
- Life is a Bitch
- Politics
- Political Unrest
- Dishonesty
- Social Differences
- Rivalry
- Hopes
- Parents and Children
- Danger
- Betrayal
- Interracial Relations
- Couples
- Unfulfillment
- Ambition
- Culture Clash
- Heroes
- Love and Romance
- Injustice
- Americana
- Family Life
- Racism
- Wartime Life
- Rebellion
- Royal Family
- Power Relations
- Couple Relations
- Leadership
- Military
- Rebelliousness