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.
Directed by Biyi Bandele
nigeria
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Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Odenigbo
Thandiwe Newton
Olanna
Anika Noni Rose
Kainene
Joseph Mawle
Richard
John Boyega
Ugwu
Genevieve Nnaji
Miss Adebayo
Onyeka Onwenu
Mama
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Captain Dutse
Babou Ceesay
Okeoma
Susan Wokoma
Amala
Tina Mba
Mrs. Ozobia
Wale Ojo
Chief Okonji
Crew
John de Borman
Director of Photography
Gail Egan
Executive Producer
Peter Hampden
Executive Producer
Norman Merry
Executive Producer
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Novel
Jo Katsaras
Costume Design
Jina Jay
Casting
Ben Shepherd
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dan Hirst
Stunt Coordinator
Popular Reviews
6 reviews
Nico
4.0★ · 03/06/26
watched in school
watched in school
Aaliyah M
1.0★ · 02/25/25
ok i hate u mr ok
ok i hate u mr ok
Henry Germ
5.7★ · 11/08/22
Half of a Yellow Sun is a pretty compelling historical drama with some excellent performances. Without having read the book or being aware of the historical context it was kind of difficult to follow at some points, but for the most part I really enjoyed it.
Half of a Yellow Sun is a pretty compelling historical drama with some excellent performances. Without having read the book or being aware of the historical context it was kind of difficult to follow at some points, but for the most part I really enjoyed it.
