Bound, is a 2018 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Frank Rajah Arase and produced by Lilian Afegbai.[1][2] The film stars Rita Dominic and Enyinna Nwigwe in the lead roles whereas Joyce Kalu, Nicole Banner, Duke Emmanuel, and Neye Balogun made supportive roles.[3] The film revolves around Chinenye, a 35 beautiful career woman unable to get married but she met Elochukwu and made unconditional love towards her.[4][5]

Bound
Directed byFrank Rajah Arase
Written byNeye Balogun
Produced byLilian Afegbai
StarringRita Dominic
Enyinna Nwigwe
Joyce Kalu
Nicole Banner
Duke Emmanuel
Neye Balogun
CinematographyAustin Nwaolie
Edited byAngel Alake
Production
company
EEP Enterteriment
Distributed byEEP Enterteriment
Release date
  • 16 March 2018 (2018-03-16)
(Nigeria)
Running time
125 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

The film has been shot in Enugu, Nigeria. The film made its premier on 16 March 2018 at the Filmhouse IMAX Cinema Lekki, Lagos.[6] The film received mixed reviews from critics and screened worldwide.[7] The film won the Best Indigenous Language (Igbo) award at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[8][9]

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References

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  1. ^ "Lilian Afegbai makes production debut with 'Bound'". Punch Newspapers. 2018-03-11. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  2. ^ Filmstarts. "Bound (The Movie)" (in German). Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  3. ^ BellaNaija.com (2018-02-06). "Must Watch Trailer! Rita Dominic, Eyinna Nwigwe, Joyce Kalu star in "Bound"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  4. ^ nollywoodreinvented (2018-02-09). "COMING SOON: Bound". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  5. ^ Onuorah, Vivian (2018-04-12). "STAR ACTRESS LILIAN AFEGBAI PREMIERES NEW MOVIE BOUND @IMAX CINEMA". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  6. ^ "Lilian Afeghai debut movie, bound, hits the cinemas". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2018-03-17. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  7. ^ "Star showdown as Lilian Afegbai's 'Bound' premieres". Vanguard News. 2018-03-14. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  8. ^ ""Tatu," "Banana Island Ghost," "Isoken," Odunlade Adekola, Dakore Akande among nominees".
  9. ^ "AMVCA 2018: Full list of winners".
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