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My Inlaw

2010 · 122 min

A slow, talky family drama that simmers with parental favoritism and quiet betrayal.

Directed by
Chika Onu
Starring
Nkem Owoh, Clem Ohameze, Chidi Ihezie
Overview
A man loses respect for his first daughter because of her interest in a poor vendor while he ignorantly supports the younger daughter who is married to a wealthy ritualist. [parts 1-2]

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Chika Onu
Starring
Nkem Owoh, Clem Ohameze, Chidi Ihezie
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • family
    • class
    • deception
    • betrayal
    • parenthood
    Places
    • home
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror2
    Humour3
    Realism7
    Romance3
    Tension4
    Darkness5
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight6

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    Directed by
    Chika Onu
    Written by
    Chuks Okpala
    Starring
    Nkem Owoh, Clem Ohameze, Chidi Ihezie, Camila Mbrekpe, Amaechi Muonagor, Ifeoma Anyiam, Prince Nwafor
    Runtime
    122 min

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