T.E.N (The Entertainment Network) producers
of the feature film ‘Road to Yesterday’
are pleased to announce that the highly-anticipated film will be released in
all Nigerian cinemas on Friday, the 27th of November 2015.
Directed by Ishaya Bako, Road to Yesterday stars
the Award-winning actress, Genevieve Nnaji and introduces Nigerian-British
actor, Oris Erhuerho. Majid Michel, Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah and veteran Ebele
Okaro lead the supporting cast.
Set in Lagos Nigeria, Road to Yesterday is an
epic love story, about a couple desperate to mend its marriage on a road trip
to a relative’s funeral. However when memories and secrets from the past are
revealed, a lot more is at stake than their relationship. Road to Yesterday is set to resonate with movie-goers
nationwide.
Genevieve Nnaji, stars as ‘Victoria Izu’ the conflicted
wife and mother. Ms. Nnaji is the Quintessential Nollywood Star, with a stellar
resume that includes both national and global accolades. With past credits such
as ‘Half of A Yellow Sun’, ‘Tango With Me’ & “Ije”, Ms. Nnaji returns to the screen with
her first feature film in over two years.
The original screenplay was written and
directed by Ishaya Bako, a London Film School Alumni, and creator of a series
of highly acclaimed festival favourites including the award winning “Braids on a Bald Head” - Best Short
Film at the 2012 AMAA Awards. Road to Yesterday is Bako’s feature directorial
debut.
Road to Yesterday was shot in various
locations across Lagos. Its proudly Nigerian cast and crew celebrate the depth
of local talent. With the support of AfricaMagic, the technical quality of the
Film demonstrates that it is possible to make a high quality production in
Nigeria with the appropriate budget and technical input.
The Nigerian Premiere is set for Wednesday 18th
November 2015 in Lagos, Nigeria.
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