Synopsis/Details
In this gripping tale of cultural conflict and personal redemption, Jité is trapped between tradition and self-determination. Still reeling from the loss of her husband, she now faces an impossible choice: submit to a forced marriage with her brother-in-law or defy generations of custom. As family pressures mount and long-buried secrets threaten to surface, Jité must confront the ghosts of her past and the uncertainties of her future. With her children caught in the crossfire and her sanity at stake, she embarks on a perilous journey to reclaim her identity and forge her path—no matter the cost.
All Accolades & Coverage
Finalist, The Script Lab
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Hero's Journey
Story Situation:
Falling prey to cruelty/misfortune
Story Conclusion:
Surprise Twist
Linear Structure:
Non-linear
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Couple
Special Effects:
Significant cgi
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult, Female Middle Aged, Male Adult, Male Middle Aged
Hero Type:
Unfortunate
Villian Type:
Anti-Villian, Authority Figure, Bully
Advanced
Adaption:
Based on Existing Fiction
Equality & Diversity:
Female Centric, Female Protagonist, Passes Bechdel Test
Life Topics:
Adolescence, Afterlife, Approaching Death, Childhood, Childhood Adventure, Coming of Age, Death, Loss of Virginity, Mid-life Crisis/Middle Age, Near Death Experience, Parenthood, Pregnancy, Puberty
Country:
Nigeria
