Half of a Yellow Sun (2013)
Half of a Yellow Sun is a 2013 romance movie directed by Biyi Bandele, with a running time of 1h 46m. It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton and Anika Noni Rose.
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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What is Half of a Yellow Sun about?
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.
When was Half of a Yellow Sun released?
Half of a Yellow Sun was released on 8 September 2013.
How long is Half of a Yellow Sun?
Half of a Yellow Sun runs 1h 46m.
Who made Half of a Yellow Sun?
Half of a Yellow Sun was directed by Biyi Bandele.
Where can I watch Half of a Yellow Sun?
Half of a Yellow Sun is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Hoopla.
Where to watch Half of a Yellow Sun
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free with ads: Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, Xumo Play
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- 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
- Jude Orhorha as Harrison
- Gloria Young as Aunty Ifeka