The Ghost and the House of Truth 

SYNOPSIS

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Bola Ogun is a dedicated counsellor living in Lagos who specialises in restorative justice, facilitating tense reconciliation sessions between convicts and the victims of their crimes. Her steadfast belief in forgiveness and the power of truth is pushed to a breaking point when her own eight-year-old daughter, Nike, goes missing. Frustrated by the slow pace of the police investigation and the systemic failures of the local precinct, Bola takes it upon herself to navigate the treacherous corners of the city to find her child. The film is a haunting exploration of a mother’s resolve, the gruelling search for closure, and the complex reality of justice in a society where the truth is often a ghost.

 

PROJECT DETAILS

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Original title: The Ghost and the House of Truth

Length: 70 min

Country: Nigeria

Produced by: Temple Productions, Slate 1 Films, The Mission Entertainment

Original language: English

Shooting format: Digital / Colour

Streamer: Showmax, BET+

 

CREDITS​

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Writer: Akin Omotoso Director: Akin Omotoso

Producer: Ego Boyo Associate

Producer: Kemi Lala Akindoju

Cinematography: Kabelo Thathe

Editor: Vuyani Sondlo

Music: Ré Olunuga

Cast: Susan Wokoma, Kate Henshaw, Toyin Oshinaike, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Tope Tedela, Seun Ajayi, Imoleayo Olusanya

 

FESTIVALS & AWARDS​

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Urbanworld Film Festival 2019: Winner – Grand Jury Prize for Best World Narrative Feature

Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) 2019: Winner – Best Nigerian Film AFRIFF 2019: Winner – Best Director (Akin Omotoso)

AFRIFF 2019: Winner – Best Actress (Kate Henshaw)

RapidLion International Film Festival 2020: Nominated – Best Cinematography (Kabelo Thathe)

RapidLion International Film Festival 2020: Nominated – Best Editing, Best Director, and Best Film of Africa and Diaspora