Project Detail

Shall We Meet Tonight

Shall We Meet Tonight

Synopsis

The film narrates the complex journey of a young woman as she is promised in an arranged marriage to a wealthy aristocrat. As she navigates this new social landscape, she unexpectedly finds herself drawn towards another woman from her town. This secret affection creates a conflict within her, torn between fulfilling her marital duties and following her heart. Through its poignant portrayal of love in the face of societal expectations, the movie explores themes of identity, independence, and the struggle for authentic connection amidst tradition-bound constraints. As the protagonist grapples with these competing forces in her life, viewers are drawn into a captivating tale of self-discovery and the courage to embrace one's own desires.
Official Selection BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2025

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 min
Director
Wapah Ezeigwe
Producer
Bisi Alimi
Co-Producer
Lanre Njoku
Executive Producer
Shaun Harrison
Editor
Ayoola Oladimeji
Screenwriter
Wapah Ezeigwe
Director of Photography
Ayoola Oladimeji
Production Designer
Wapah Ezeigwe
Sound
Eze Emmanuel Mmaduabuchi
Composer
Mcpherson Aghah
Principal cast
Goodness Emmanuel, Uzoamaka Onuoha, Jasperwills Ebuka
Other Lead Creative(s)
Ugo Doris

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Vengiance Productions

Bisi Alimi
36 Garlies Road
London
SE23 2RT

A More Films for Freedom Film

Supported by British Council and BFI NETWORK

Sales Company

Vengiance Productions

Bisi Alimi
36 Garlies Road
London
SE23 2RT

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