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The Switch

2023 · 135 min

A slow-burning relationship drama that quietly builds tension as casual choices lead to uncomfortable consequences.

Directed by
Okey Ifeanyi
Genres
Drama
Starring
Onyii Alex, Adaobi Enekwe, IK Ogbonna
Overview
Two couples come to an agreement to switch partners for a month, but discover that the grass isn't always greener.

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Directed by
Okey Ifeanyi
Genres
Drama
Starring
Onyii Alex, Adaobi Enekwe, IK Ogbonna
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • love
  • betrayal
  • identity
  • morality
  • family
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour2
Realism7
Romance6
Tension5
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
drama
Directed by
Okey Ifeanyi
Starring
Onyii Alex, Adaobi Enekwe, IK Ogbonna, Bolaji Ogunmola, Sandra Okunzuwa, Dare Oladepo, Felix Ugo Omokhodion
Runtime
135 min
Languages
English

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