Half of a Yellow Sun
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Half of a Yellow Sun
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Release Date: 2013-09-08
- Runtime: 106 minutes
- Rating: 4.94/10 (25 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: BFI, Lipsync Productions, Slate Films, Shareman Media
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.8432
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Odenigbo
Thandiwe Newton
as Olanna
Anika Noni Rose
as Kainene
Joseph Mawle
as Richard
John Boyega
as Ugwu
Genevieve Nnaji
as Miss Adebayo
Onyeka Onwenu
as Mama
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
as Captain Dutse
Babou Ceesay
as Okeoma
Susan Wokoma
as Amala
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Half of a Yellow Sun?▼
Half of a Yellow Sun is a Romance, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2013-09-08.
Who are the main actors in Half of a Yellow Sun?▼
The main cast includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Joseph Mawle, John Boyega, .
Where can I watch Half of a Yellow Sun online?▼
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Is Half of a Yellow Sun based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Half of a Yellow Sun?▼
Half of a Yellow Sun has an IMDb rating of 4.94/10 based on 25 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Half of a Yellow Sun?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Half of a Yellow Sun?▼
The soundtrack was composed by BFI, Lipsync Productions, Slate Films, Shareman Media. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Half of a Yellow Sun filmed?▼
Half of a Yellow Sun was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Half of a Yellow Sun?▼
The total runtime of Half of a Yellow Sun is 106 minutes.
Is Half of a Yellow Sun suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Half of a Yellow Sun?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Half of a Yellow Sun.
Does Half of a Yellow Sun have a post-credit scene?▼
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