This Is My Desire (2020)
Eyimofe (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 1h 56min
- Drama
- 23 Jul 2021 (USA)
- Movie
In Lagos, Nigeria, tragedy and fate intervene as two people try to better the lives of their families.
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Awards:
- 11 wins & 9 nominations.
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Cast
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Jude Akuwudike | ... |
Mofe
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Kemi Lala Akindoju | ... |
Hope
(as Lala Akindoju)
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| Kelechi Udegbe | ... |
Dauda
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Emeka Nwagbaraocha | ... |
Akin
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Chidumebi Nzeribe | ... |
Celestine
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Ejike Asiegbu | ... |
Goddey
(as Etochi Asiegbu)
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Omoye Uzamere | ... |
Precious
(as Uzamere Omoye)
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Charles Ukpong | ... |
Abu
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Fortune Nwafor | ... |
Wisdom
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Sadiq Daba | ... |
Jakpor
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Rita Edward | ... |
Peace
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Emmanuel Adeji | ... |
Blessing
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Bimbo Manuel | ... |
Clarence
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Kenneth Uphopho | ... |
Okpara
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Toyin Oshinaike | ... |
Vincent
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Oludara Egerton-Shyngle | ... |
Miya
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Nonso Odogwu | ... |
Barrister Onuah
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Temiloluwa Ami-Williams | ... |
Rosa
(as Temi Ami-Williams)
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Cynthia Ebijie | ... |
Grace
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Sunday Joy | ... |
Tolu
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Goodness Emmanuel | ... |
Mercy
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Derby Frankson | ... |
Angela
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Love Nebo | ... |
Gift
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Tope Etikerentse | ... |
Dr. Ojo
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Nene Aliemeke | ... |
Pharmacist
(as Nene Nwanyo)
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| Jacob Alexander | ... |
Peter
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| Tomiwa Edun | ... |
Seyi
(as Adetomiwa Edun)
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Ivy Akinyode | ... |
Luciana
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Mama Esther | ... |
Chioma Omeruah
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Chioma Omeruah | ... |
Mama Esther
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Chimezie Imo | ... |
Guy
(as Chiemezie Imo)
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Kaline Njoku | ... |
Lola
(as Kaline Akinkugbe)
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Benedict Okozu | ... |
LJ
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Mary Agholor | ... |
Gloria
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Evaezi Ogoro | ... |
Mummy Tolu
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Christian Paul | ... |
Tailor
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Chiemela Azurunwa | ... |
Doctor
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Imoh Eboh | ... |
Nurse
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Odera Olivia Orji | ... |
Receptionist
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Tundun Tejuosa | ... |
Sisi Mrs Tejuoso
(as Ashia)
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Directed by
| Arie Esiri | ... | (as Arie & Chuko) |
| Chuko Esiri | ... | (as Arie & Chuko) |
Written by
| Chuko Esiri | ... | () |
Produced by
| Melissa O. Adeyemo | ... | producer |
| Kayode Akindele | ... | executive producer |
| Albert Esiri | ... | executive producer |
| Arie Esiri | ... | producer |
| Chuko Esiri | ... | producer |
| Ifeoma Esiri | ... | executive producer |
| Christopher Ibru | ... | executive producer |
| Maiden Alex Ibru | ... | executive producer |
| Olorogun Oskar Ibru | ... | executive producer |
| Toke Alex Ibru | ... | executive producer |
| Bose Oshin | ... | consulting producer |
| Ade Sultan Sangodoyin | ... | co-producer (as Adé Sultan Sangodoyin) |
| Adetokunboh Sangodoyin | ... | co-producer |
| Salman Zoueihed | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Akin Adebowale | ||
Cinematography by
| Arseni Khachaturan | ||
Editing by
| Andrew Stephen Lee | ||
Editorial Department
| Kyle Casey | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Fernanda Frotté | ... | on-set editor (as Fernanda Frotte) |
| Keith Jenson | ... | colorist |
| Andrew Stephen Lee | ... | editor |
| Matt Medeiros | ... | dailies producer |
| Josh Olive | ... | colorist: dailies |
| Pete Olshansky | ... | account executive |
| Luciana Siracusano | ... | NY editing intern |
| Michael Thurston | ... | NY editing intern |
Casting By
| Kemi Lala Akindoju | ||
Production Design by
| Taisa Malouf | ||
Art Direction by
| Abisola Olarenwaju Effiong | ... | art director |
Set Decoration by
| Suja Ono | ||
Costume Design by
| Daniel Obasi | ||
Makeup Department
| Olofinlade Adetunji | ... | key hair stylist |
| Victor Akpan | ... | practical effects supervisor |
| Otaigbe Francisca | ... | key makeup artist |
| Ajibola Mojisola | ... | makeup assistant |
| Segun Olotu | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jide Opoola Adewale | ... | production manager |
| Ezekiel Akhiromen | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Nagham Osman | ... | post production office pa |
| Brittany Quickel | ... | post production office pa |
| Diane Shaibu | ... | NY production assistant |
| Gladys Tivkaa | ... | welfare supervisor (as Gladys Tivka) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ndotenyin Godwin | ... | second assistant director (as Godwin Ndotenyin) |
| Temitope Joshua | ... | third assistant director |
| Austine Lordlaz | ... | second second assistant director |
| Alan Oyadiji Moses | ... | third assistant director |
| Monica Palmieri | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Kola Adeniji | ... | property master |
| Ayobami Aribisala | ... | art department intern |
| Mustapha Abiola Azeez | ... | production design assistant |
| Dylan Brown | ... | leadman |
| Abayomi Lawore | ... | assistant props |
| Aina Olarenwaju | ... | production design assistant |
Sound Department
| Eric Di Stefano | ... | dialogue editor |
| Pius Fatoke | ... | sound mixer (as Pius Olamilekan Fatoke) |
| Bolaji Gbolagade | ... | boom operator |
| Randy Matuszewski | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Jamil Munoz | ... | sound mixer |
| Bryn Neuenschwander | ... | sound project manager |
Special Effects by
| Jamil Munoz | ... | special effects assistant |
| Connor Simpson | ... | graphics designer |
Visual Effects by
| Rob Bellon | ... | visual effects artist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Awosanya Abayomi | ... | grip |
| Nojeem Ajala | ... | key grip (as Nojim Ajala) |
| Hakeem Ajibola | ... | electrician intern (as Ajibola Hakeem) |
| Adesola Ashola | ... | electrician |
| Shola Ashola | ... | best boy electrician |
| Cedric Cheung-Lau | ... | 2nd unit cinematography |
| Troy Dobbertin | ... | first assistant camera |
| Chad Dougherty | ... | gaffer |
| Adeyemi Emmanuel | ... | grip |
| Chukwuebuka Enejere | ... | company electrician |
| Ebuka Enejere | ... | electrician |
| Mebinuaye Olusola | ... | grip assistant |
| Philey Sanneh | ... | 2nd unit assistant camera |
| Morgan Shane | ... | second assistant camera |
| Bayo Yusuf | ... | best boy |
| Daisy Zhou | ... | gaffer |
Casting Department
| Kemi Lala Akindoju | ... | casting (as Lala Akindoju Fregene) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Adeyemi Adedamola | ... | wardrobe manager |
| Ifeoma Kalu | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Daniel Okei | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Laura Ugbegua | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Lauretta Yemoja | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Adebowale Adedeji | ... | location coordinator |
| Ego Bernard Awele | ... | location manager |
| Joseph Daoudu | ... | location coordinator |
| Muri Sabili | ... | location coordinator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lilian Ukwu | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Christopher | ... | tent van driver |
| Akanbi Derrick Dennis | ... | camera van driver |
| Chidi Eheke | ... | production driver |
| Patrick Obi Ekwulo | ... | crew bus driver |
| Emeka | ... | set bus driver |
| Umanah Idiong | ... | production car driver |
| Idowu | ... | equipment driver |
| John | ... | crew bus driver |
| Afolabi James Olusoji | ... | production driver |
| Olaleye Tosin Oluwaseun | ... | production driver |
| Adaraniwon Olanrewaju Samuel | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Shina | ... | camera van driver |
| Taiwo Shobode | ... | driver generator operator |
Additional Crew
| Ego Bernard Awele | ... | estate location manager |
| Ishola Emmanuel Ayodeji | ... | production assistant |
| Biola Bankole | ... | production accountant |
| Janine Beach | ... | legal & business affairs |
| Isheri Kitchen | ... | caterer |
| Nick Monu | ... | acting coach |
| Faranpojo Afolake Moromoke | ... | production assistant |
| Omoluwa Nyerhovwo | ... | production intern |
| Christopher Ohwo | ... | marquee supervisor |
| Samson Ojediran | ... | post-production accountant |
| Godson Efeturi Ojonah | ... | GDN Legal |
| Ejike Okoye | ... | production coordinator for Kimiera Media |
| Adebiyi Olumide | ... | production assistant |
| Happy Umukoro | ... | marquee coordinator |
| Ella Utomi | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
- GDN Studios (presents)
- Kimera Media
- GDN Productions (in association with)
- Ominira Studios (in association with)
Distributors
- Janus Films (2021) (United States)
- The Criterion Channel (2022) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- The Criterion Collection (2022) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Endcrawl.com (end titles made with)
Storyline
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Tragedy and fate intervene as two Nigerians try to better the lives of their families. Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) is a film about two people's quest for what they believe will be a better life on foreign shores. After Mofe loses his family and Rosa fails to deliver on a promise, their travel plans collapse, forcing them to reconsider living abroad. As time passes and wounds heal, they learn that the future they desperately seek can be built at home. Written by Eyimofe Production Team |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Part of the Criterion Collection as Spine #1121 (added 26 April 2022). See more » |