Adenike and Ayodele, a Nigerian couple living in Brooklyn, are having trouble conceiving a child - a problem that defies cultural expectations and leads Adenike to make a shocking decision that could either save or destroy her family.
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Awards:
- 7 wins & 10 nominations.
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Cast
| Danai Gurira | ... |
Adenike Balogun
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| Isaach De Bankolé | ... |
Ayodele Balogun
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| Anthony Okungbowa | ... |
Biyi Balogen
(as Tony Okungbowa)
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Bukky Ajayi | ... |
Ma Ayo Balogun
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| Yaya DaCosta | ... |
Sade Bakare
(as Yaya Alafia)
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Klarissa Jackson | ... |
Atibo
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Ishmael Omolade | ... |
Dave
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| Roslyn Ruff | ... |
Doctor
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| Chinaza Uche | ... |
Frank
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Florence Egbuchulam | ... |
Funke
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Mutiyat Ade-Salu | ... |
Helen
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Atibon Nazaire | ... |
Hyacinth
(as Atibon L. Nazaire)
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Deen Badarou | ... |
Mr. Lawal
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| Da'Vine Joy Randolph | ... |
Marsea
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| Susan Heyward | ... |
Monica
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| Angélique Kidjo | ... |
Ma Nike
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| Lenore Thomas Douglas | ... |
Nurse
(as Lenore Thomas)
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| Hubert Point-Du Jour | ... |
Tony
(as Hubert Point Du Jour)
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| Babs Olusanmokun | ... |
Tunde
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| Ebbe Bassey | ... |
Yinka
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| Jennifer Akabue | ... |
Adaku- Bridesmaid
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Segun Akande | ... |
Groomsmen
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| Abraham Amkpa | ... |
Groomsman (uncredited)
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| Momo Dione | ... |
Groomsman (uncredited)
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Esosa E. | ... |
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
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| Ellie Foumbi | ... |
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
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Kehinde Koyejo | ... |
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Andrew Dosunmu | ||
Written by
| Darci Picoult | ... | () |
Produced by
| Laura Bernieri | ... | executive producer |
| Patrick Cunningham | ... | producer |
| Isaach De Bankolé | ... | executive producer |
| André Des Rochers | ... | executive producer |
| Tim Duff | ... | line producer |
| Nora Duffy | ... | associate producer (uncredited) |
| Kamilla Forbes | ... | associate producer |
| Leah C. Gardiner | ... | associate producer (as a different name) |
| Lisa Harun | ... | associate producer |
| Carly Hugo | ... | producer |
| Lucas Joaquin | ... | associate producer |
| Saemi Kim | ... | producer |
| Saerom Kim | ... | executive producer |
| Lars Knudsen | ... | producer |
| Chris Maybach | ... | producer |
| Jawal Nga | ... | executive producer |
| Anthony Okungbowa | ... | producer (as Tony Okungbowa) |
| Matthew Parker | ... | producer (as Matt Parker) |
| Darci Picoult | ... | producer |
| David Raymond | ... | executive producer |
| Fady Salame | ... | executive producer (as Fady Salamé) |
| Rhea Scott | ... | executive producer |
| Ron Simons | ... | executive producer |
| Joseph Sorrentino | ... | executive producer |
| Jerry Tankersley | ... | executive producer |
| April Yvette Thompson | ... | consulting producer (uncredited) |
| Jay Van Hoy | ... | producer |
Music by
| Philip Miller | ||
Cinematography by
| Bradford Young | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Oriana Soddu | ||
Editorial Department
| Alex Bickel | ... | digital intermediate colorist |
| Michael Howell | ... | digital intermediate assist |
| Matthew C. Levy | ... | assistant editor |
| Alek Rost | ... | digital intermediate producer |
Casting By
| Kerry Barden | ||
| Paul Schnee | ||
Production Design by
| Lucio Seixas | ||
Costume Design by
| Mobolaji Dawodu | ||
Makeup Department
| Karen Hamit | ... | hair stylist assistant / makeup artist assistant |
| Melanie Harris | ... | hair department head / makeup department head |
| Amanda Hickey | ... | hair stylist assistant / makeup artist assistant |
| Danielle Lampo | ... | hair stylist intern / makeup artist intern |
| Heidi Pakdel | ... | hair stylist assistant / makeup artist assistant |
Production Management
| T.J. Federico | ... | unit production manager |
| Tory Lenosky | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bruce Hall | ... | first assistant director |
| Dion Matthews | ... | second assistant director |
| Adam Piotrowicz | ... | second second assistant director |
| Alejandro Ramia | ... | additional first assistant director |
Art Department
| Alison Hepler | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Gwen Roach | ... | property master (uncredited) |
| Danny Walton | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Benjamin Berger | ... | additional sound mixer |
| Leslie Bloome | ... | foley artist (as Leslie Bloom) |
| Eric Branting | ... | sound mixer |
| Eli Cohn | ... | re-recording mixer / sound designer |
| Dylan Goodwin | ... | boom operator |
| Matt Gundy | ... | adr engineer |
| Braedan Herrera | ... | boom operator |
| Roxanne Joseph | ... | additional boom operator |
| Carl Shillito | ... | foley engineer |
Visual Effects by
| Morgane Furio | ... | senior compositor |
| Jeremy Newmark | ... | Production Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Melanie Wickham | ... | visual effects executive producer: Absolute Post |
Camera and Electrical Department
| T.J. Alston | ... | additional gaffer (as TJ Alston) |
| Jenny Baptiste | ... | still photographer |
| Brandon Barron | ... | additional grip |
| Cory Barthlemy | ... | camera intern |
| Chase Bowman | ... | steadicam operator |
| José Burgos | ... | additional grip (as Jose Burgos) |
| Hans Charles | ... | first assistant camera |
| Alex Craig | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Timothy Curtain | ... | additional key grip (as Tim Curtain) |
| Patrick Doherty | ... | additional grip |
| Keron Gammon | ... | additional grip |
| Hiroshi Hara | ... | additional electric |
| Yosuke Hosoi | ... | additional electric |
| Keve Huggins | ... | additional grip |
| Sam Jones | ... | additional electric |
| Chris Koch | ... | key grip |
| Chris Koch | ... | camera department loader / key grip |
| Sammy Leonard | ... | second assistant camera |
| Thomas Moll-Rocek | ... | additional electric (as Tom Moll-Rocek) |
| Jeremy Newmark | ... | additional digital imaging technician |
| Ben Ng | ... | best boy electric |
| Jarrid Reed | ... | camera intern |
| Che Roacher | ... | key grip |
| Justin Situ | ... | additional electric |
| Steve Sterling | ... | best boy grip |
| Justin Suriano | ... | company electric |
| Na Thirakomen | ... | additional electrician |
| Martine Toro | ... | additional electrician |
| Lee Walker | ... | additional electrician |
| Junction Wen | ... | jib operator |
| Brian Woodman | ... | additional grip |
| Matt Zschoche | ... | gaffer |
Casting Department
| Allison Estrin | ... | casting associate |
| Michael Fredlund | ... | casting associate |
| Nikyatu Jusu | ... | extras casting director |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eniola Dawodu | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Sarah Williams | ... | wardrobe production assistant |
Location Management
| Felipe Dieppa | ... | assistant locations manager (as Felipe A. Dieppa) |
| Sarah Goode | ... | locations intern |
| Ryan Piotrowicz | ... | location manager |
| Adam Piotrowicz | ... | locations scout (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Gavan Eckhart | ... | music mixer |
| Brooke Wentz | ... | music supervisor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Gordon Bell | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Anna Abrams | ... | set production assistant |
| Jamieson Baker | ... | assistant: Mr. Van Hoy and Mr. Knudsen |
| Wes Calhoun | ... | set production assistant |
| Tommy Castellanos | ... | set production assistant |
| April Cejrowski | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Nicole Compas | ... | legal services: Gray Krauss Stratford Des Rochers |
| Jon Coplon | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Justin Denis | ... | set production assistant |
| André Des Rochers | ... | legal services: Gray Krauss Stratford Des Rochers |
| Ben Epstein | ... | set production intern |
| Nike Folorunsho | ... | dialogue coach |
| Jacqueline Gailes | ... | set production intern |
| Lauren Haber | ... | parts and labor executive |
| Ryan Hayward | ... | production assistant |
| Aaron Himmel | ... | set production assistant |
| Klarissa Jackson | ... | paperwork production assistant and background pa / set production assistant |
| George Lois | ... | set production intern |
| Sarah Lueck | ... | production coordinator |
| Constantin Poselski | ... | set production assistant |
| Joe Roberman | ... | set production assistant |
| Renee Rodriguez | ... | craft service |
| Javier Romero | ... | set production assistant |
| Adriana Sanchez | ... | assistant to director |
| Lauren Silver | ... | production accountant |
| Linny Sullivan | ... | set production intern |
| Crawford Watson | ... | set production assistant |
| Jonathan Wu | ... | production assistant: team |
| David Zimmerman | ... | caterer: Crew Call Catering |
| Anita Surendran | ... | legal services (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Daniel Baur | ... | special thanks |
| Jeremy Newmark | ... | special thanks |
| Theresa Rebeck | ... | special thanks |
| Oliver Simon | ... | special thanks |
| Alesia Weston | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Maybach Film Productions (presents)
- Parts and Labor
- Loveless
- SimonSays Entertainment (in association with)
- Fried Alligator Films (in association with)
Distributors
- Oscilloscope (2013) (United States) (theatrical)
- Film1 Sundance Channel (2014) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
Special Effects
- Absolute Post (additional visual effects)
Other Companies
- ABS Payroll & Production Accounting Services (payroll services)
- Alchemy Post Sound (foley recording facility)
- Color Collective (digital intermediate services)
- Crew Call Catering (catering)
- DuArt Film and Video (adr facility)
- Eastern Effects (grip and lighting equipment)
- Gigantic Post (sound mix facility)
- Gray Krauss Sandler Des Rochers (legal services)
- Hand Held Films (camera lenses)
- MBS Productions (cameras)
- Nice Dissolve (additional camera provided by)
- Nice Dissolve (titling)
- Paradigm Talent Agency (distribution advisory services)
- Strategy PR (festival publicity)
- The Rights Workshop (music clearance)
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Box Office
| Budget | $750,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Da'Vine Joy Randolph's debut. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Haldara See more » |
| Quotes |
[first lines]
Mother: [wedding ceremony] Ayodele, good health, love, for both of you. Give me good kids. We'll always be here for you. Father: I wanna second that. Good health. A strong long life. Your secrets will remain intact. Your crown will stay long on your head. Your shoes will last long on your feet. In the power of the Almighty, in the power of the Oshun, in the power of all our Oriahas. Arise, arise. See more » |