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Lady

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In the sprawling African metropolis of Lagos, a fiercely independent young cab driver meets a band of radiantly reckless sex workers whose sisterhood pulls her into danger and joy, setting her on a journey toward her own transformation.

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Robert Daniels RogerEbert.com 1d
With a keen mixing of archival news footage, real political issues and an empathetic eye—Nwosu’s "Lady" is a vibrant and invigorating debut feature whose intelligent narrative calibrations make for a galvanizing picture of sisterhood. Go to Full Review Guy Lodge Variety Jan 23
In some ways, Nwosu’s script subverts expectations. In others, it traces a classic, bittersweet arc of growth and self-realization even when plans are thrown off course. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Screen International Jan 23
A vivid, bracingly energetic examination of sisterhood and female bonds in an unequal society. Go to Full Review Santanu Das Hindustan Times 22h
3.5/5
As the film unfolds in its chaotic, unbridled energy, it becomes a portrait of governmental failure, rampant corruption, and the price one pays to run away. Go to Full Review Matt Goldberg Decoding Everything (Substack) 1d
3.5/5
A thoughtful look at how the personal collides with the political in Lagos. Go to Full Review Wael Khairy The Cairo Scene 2d
What "Lady" understands, more so than most films, is how life operates at the margins of society. The women are not locked in a state of constant misery. Instead, they exist in a space where hardship and humour coexist as survival strategies. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Olive Nwosu

Director

Jessica Gabriel's Ujah

Actor

Amanda Oruh

Actor

Tinuade Jemiseye

Actor

Binta Ayo-Mogaji

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Seun Kuti

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Movie Info

Synopsis In the sprawling African metropolis of Lagos, a fiercely independent young cab driver meets a band of radiantly reckless sex workers whose sisterhood pulls her into danger and joy, setting her on a journey toward her own transformation.
Director
Olive Nwosu
Producer
Alex Polunin, John Giwa-Amu, Stella Nwimo
Screenwriter
Olive Nwosu
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 36m