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The Burial Of Kojo (2018)

| Drama, Thriller | 29 March 2019 (USA)
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A man is trapped in a mine shaft by his vengeful brother while his daughter embarks on a magical journey to rescue him.

Director:

Blitz Bazawule (as Sam Blitz Bazawule)

Writer:

Blitz Bazawule (as Sam Blitz Bazawule)

Stars:

Ama K. Abebrese, Joe Addo, Henry Adofo | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Ama K. Abebrese ... Narrator
Joe Addo Joe Addo ... Detective Koomson
Henry Adofo Henry Adofo ... Apalu
Kobina Amissah-Sam ... Kwabena
Brian Angels Brian Angels ... Sergeant Asare
Cynthia Dankwa Cynthia Dankwa ... Esi
Edward Dankwa Edward Dankwa ... Young Kwabena
Mamley Djangmah Mamley Djangmah ... Ama
Anima Misa Anima Misa ... Nana
Zalfa Odonkor Zalfa Odonkor ... Adwoa
Joseph Otsiman Joseph Otsiman ... Kojo
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Storyline

The Burial Of Kojo follows the story of Esi, as she recounts her childhood and the tumultuous relationship between her father, Kojo and her uncle, Kwabena. After Kojo goes missing on an illegal mining expedition with Kwabena, Esi embarks on a magical adventure to rescue her father.

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Drama | Thriller

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Country:

Ghana | USA

Language:

Akan | English

Release Date:

29 March 2019 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

O Enterro de Kojo See more »

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Production Co:

Wheel Barrow Productions See more »
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Color
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Beautiful storyline and cinematography
14 April 2019 | by ms-modest – See all my reviews

This movie was so well written. The cinematography was amazing and capturing. It was so deep filled with meaning and didn't end in a typical way. A must see.
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