Sympathy

A somber, culturally grounded drama that leans into supernatural dread, anchored by a mother's desperate love and the weight of repeated loss.

Directed by

Andy Amenechi

Genres

Drama, Horror

Starring

Liz Benson, Shola Fashodu, Genevieve Nnaji

Overview

This Nigerian movie is about The ‘OGBANJE’ that is a well-known phenomenon in some African society, a situation where evil spirits plague families with children that would come, stay a short while and then die. It brings pain and anguish to families. This is the situation David household finds itself, until the latest child came. His wife so determined to keep the child, will do whatever it takes to placate the child and make her stay.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, family, faith, parenthood

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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