After several months of shooting and post production works, star-studded Nollywood movie, Blood in the Lagoon is finally poised to storm cinemas nationwide on Friday, July 22, courtesy of Film One Distributions.
The big budget movie, which features star actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde as lead, painstakingly tells the captivating and heart rending story of a young boy from the devastatingly poor fishing slums of Lagos, who was determined to pursue the dreams of his brother who was brutally murdered, against all odds.
Blood in the Lagoon was produced by Jerry Padney, a graduate of Film and TV production in Oklahoma State University and the University of Houston both in the Unites States, respectively, while revered filmmaker, Teco Benson directed the blockbuster.
Other talented thespians in the thriller were: Akin Lewis, Okey Uzoeshi, Eddie Ugbomah, Ufuoma Ejenobor, Bobby Michaels and Ben Nwosu.
Again, other stars that dazzled and sizzled in the critically acclaimed film project that was jointly shot in Nigeria and US, include: Hakeem Rahman, Charles Okocha, Cassandra Odita, Phil Simmons, Jim Roach, Ken Odurukwe, Belinda Effah, Alex Ayalogu, Sotonye Green among others.
Shedding more light on the fascinating film, elated Padney disclosed that Blood in the Lagoon is a drama that is emotionally charged, thought provoking and one that will cause the viewer’s inner being to question how man deals with his fellow man. It will change the viewer’s perspective on the society he lives in. It also has a subtle tinge of comedy and good clean romance to balance out the ingredients of a good cinematic experience.
“Born into abject poverty and thrust deep into the drudgery fate has dealt him, our protagonist ekes out a living in the treacherous murky waters of the waste deluged Lagos Lagoon. Just like thousands more kids in the many slums of Nigeria, his life story is already written and sealed by fate, even before he came into the world. And this is not of his making. The chances of getting any education and maybe clawing his way out of the situation is zero to unlikely, at best.
But after the murder of his brother, our protagonist sets out to, not allow his brother’s dream die,” hinted Padney, while unveiling the synopsis of Blood in the Lagoon.
Also speaking, Benson added thus: “Blood in the Lagoon” is a rags-to-riches tale with a different twist that is sure to wrench the hearts of all viewers. Again, our cast members are highly talented stars with great abilities in carrying a role and interpreting the characters. “Blood in the Lagoon” will appeal to all viewers of African movies.”
Interestingly, information reaching us has it that lovers of quality and entertaining creative movies, especially cinema buffs are already counting down to July 22, which is special and dear to them.