Born Again

Mar 25, 2020

0h 10m

★ 0.0

Overview

Nwa, a British-Nigerian woman, is in torment for not being able to have children. However, a transformative baptism leads her on an unusual journey and offers her a chance to rebirth herself.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

BFI Network

Other Dimension Films

Genesis Child Productions

Born Again Trailers

Cast

Nwa

Ann Ogbomo

Uju

Charles Venn

Nwa (Child)

Brielle Olayeye

Mother (voice)

Dylema

Pastor

Valentine Nonyela

Doctor

Kiran L Dadlani

Witness

Xaviere Florence Ebessa

Witness

Lilian Wacece

Witness

Maureen Ngoiri

Constantine Eyong

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