The Weekend

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Ohio Premiere

About This Film

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Festival Year: 2025
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Run Time: 117 Minutes
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Film Type: Feature
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Animated: No
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Countr(ies): Nigeria
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Language: English
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English Subtitles: Yes
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Captions: Closed

Film Overview

Be careful what you wish for. Nikiya longs to meet her fiancé’s estranged family and has finally convinced him to bring her to his rural Nigerian hometown, just in time to celebrate his parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. But in this demented horror thriller, her future in-laws have something sinister hiding up their sleeves.Nikiya, an orphaned woman yearning for a sense of belonging, issues an ultimatum to herfiancé, Luc: either introduce her to his estranged family or risk losing her. Reluctantly, Lucagrees, concealing the dark truth behind his family's past to preserve their relationship. Upon meeting Luc's family, Nikiya is initially enamored by their seemingly idyllic and welcoming demeanor. Their warmth temporarily quenches her longing for family, blinding her to any underlying issues. However, as she settles into their seemingly perfect life, cracks begin to surface, revealing the family's sinister secrets. Nikiya soon uncovers the truth that drove Luc away from his family, realizing the price of belonging may be more than she bargained for. Caught in a web of deception and danger, Nikiya must act swiftly to protect herself and her unborn child from the menacing reality that threatens their lives.

Film Contact: The Film Sales Company

Cast & Crew

Directed By

Daniel Oriahi

Produced By

Uche Okocha

Screenwriting

Egbewamei Dimiyei Sammy, Vanessa Kanu, Frederick Obiora Anyaegbunam Jr

Cinematographers

Kagho Idhebor

Editors

U. Ehizoba Chris

Principal Cast

Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Bucci Franklin, Meg Otanwa, Gloria Anozie Young, Keppy Ekpenyong Bassey, Damilola Ogunsi, James Gardiner