Rag Tag (2006)

Raymond and Tagbo met when they were eight. Although from radically different worlds - Raymond/Rag is from a single parent West Indian home, while Tagbo/Tag is the only son of middle class ... See full summary »

Director:

Adaora Nwandu

Writer:

Adaora Nwandu

Stars:

Daniel Parsons, Adedamola Adelaja, Tamsin Clarke

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Daniel Parsons	...	Rag
Adedamola Adelaja	...	Tag
Tamsin Clarke	...	Olivia
Geoffrey Aymer	...	Pa Tagbo
Maria Adesioye	...	Ma Tagbo
Enor Ewere	...	Rachel
Chuma Oraedu	...	Xin
Ayo Fawole	...	Olisa
Ikenna 'Macoy' Akwari	...	Ikeora
Rachael Young	...	Heather
Kristian Ademola	...	Wing Tat
Olivette Cole-Wilson	...	Sylvia
Lamarr Nestor-Thelwell	...	Tag - age 12
Chanelle Wilshire	...	Keisha
Amanda Van Annan	...	Ruqaya

Storyline

Raymond and Tagbo met when they were eight. Although from radically different worlds - Raymond/Rag is from a single parent West Indian home, while Tagbo/Tag is the only son of middle class Nigerian parents - they remain inseparable until the cusp of their teens, Social Services take Rag from London. Ten years later, Rag returns to find Tag. They still want to be together. But now twenty-three, their need has shifted into something more urgent and consuming. Other things have changed too. Tag is just finishing law school and discovering how hard it is to find a position. Tag also has a white girlfriend, and since her impressive credentials aren't even good enough for Tag's father, Rag doesn't stand a chance. Rag sees even less room for himself in Tag's life when Tag's friend Olisa flies into London. Young, rich and shady, Rag knows Olisa is trouble. When Rag and Tag are invited to Nigeria for Olisa's Chieftaincy ceremony, Rag is determined to save Tag from his machinations. In this ...

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Plot Keywords:

homophobe | nigeria | gay interest | barrister | gay brother

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Nigeria UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 October 2008 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Muka Flicks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Slowly blossoming into something beautiful

This film is about two childhood friends who fight against the odds to be together.

"Rag Tag" is a low budget film, so the visuals and sets are not as impressive as the blockbusters. Hence, it needs a good plot to captivate viewers. "Rag Tag" tells a touching story of undying love between two childhood friends. Even though they face societal pressure, criminal temptation, jealousy and non-acceptance, their love still manages to blossom into something beautiful. It is a beautiful story. The only problem I have with it is that it is a little too slow paced. If it was a little faster paced, it would have been an even more captivating film.