Swallow is a movie directed by Kunle Afolayan in 2021 and based on the book of the same name by Sefi Atta, first published in 2010. The movie features Eniola ‘Niyola’ Akinbo, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Deyemi Okanlawon, Eniola Badmus, Chioma Akpotha, Kevin Ikeduba, and others.
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Storyline
Set against a backdrop of 1980s Lagos, struggling under the weight of austerity measures and the infamous War Against Indiscipline. In ‘Swallow’, Kunle Afolayan opts for a retro film look that pays perfect homage to a nostalgic past and this cinematic masterpiece will take viewers on a memorable ride.
Movie vs Book
Year
2021
Minutes
128
Movie Rate
3.90
Source: IMDb
Year
2010
Pages
268
Book Rate
7.22
S: Goodreads
Book
Swallow
Author: Sefi Atta
Country: Nigeria
First published in: 2010
Length: 268 pages
Genre: Fiction
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