
Yam and Egg
· 13 min · ★ 9.0
On the anniversary of his sister's death during a protest against a corrupt police unit in Nigeria, an immigrant now living in London, battles survivor's guilt.
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- Directors
- Emily Nkanga
- Production companies
- Helium Films UK
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 40,000
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