An incredible cast holds court in the film, but Gina Prince-Bythewood struggles to balance the action-packed…
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Cast
Viola Davis (Nanisca)Thuso Mbedu (Nawi)Lashana Lynch (Izogie)Sheila Atim (Amenza)John Boyega (King Ghezo)Jordan Bolger (Malik)Hero Fiennes Tiffin (Santo Ferreira)Jimmy Odukoya (Oba Ade)Masali Baduza (Fumbe)Jayme Lawson (Shante)Adrienne Warren (Ode)Chioma Antoinette Umeala (Tara)Siyamthanda Makakane (Cindra)Shaina West (Esi)Sivuyile Ngesi (The Migan)Riaan Visman (Tanonu)Seputla Sebogodi (The Meu)Angélique Kidjo (The Meunon)
Director
Gina Prince-Bythewood
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Synopsis
A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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