Half of a Yellow Sun
Directed by Biyi Bandele
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Joseph Mawle, John Boyega
An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.
An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.
Recently in UK cinemas
Last screened 16 August 2026 at Cumbernauld Theatre Trust Lanternhouse
- Release date
- 21 March 2014
- Director
- Biyi Bandele
- Cast
- Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Joseph Mawle, John Boyega
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
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