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Idemuza

Idemuza

Trials. Tribulations. Tenacity.

Genres

Drama

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When a desolate and vulnerable girl is forced to enter an orphanage with her younger siblings, she must overcome harsh adversity and hardship to propel herself to a hopeful, academic future.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

98 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

31 January 2017

Country

Nigeria

Cast

Gloria Anozie

Gloria Anozie

Mama

Crystabel Goddy

Crystabel Goddy

Idemuza

Chioma Nwosu

Chioma Nwosu

Miss Nancy

Femi Durojaiye

Femi Durojaiye

Principal

Eric Obinna

Eric Obinna

Oduwa

Frances Okeke

Frances Okeke

Ehi

Othniel Adeoye

Othniel Adeoye

Udo

Damilola Awosemo

Damilola Awosemo

Peace

Maryann Eziekwe

Maryann Eziekwe

Sister Clara

Efetobore Onichabor

Efetobore Onichabor

Father John

Muyiwa Odukale

Muyiwa Odukale

Catechist

Chimezie Imo

Chimezie Imo

Johnson

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