Big Love (2023 film)

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Big Love
Directed by Biodun Stephen
Written by Biodun Stephen
Produced by
Starring
Distributed by Inkblot Productions
Release date
  • June 28, 2023 (2023-06-28)
Country Nigeria
LanguageEnglish

Big Love is a 2023 Nigerian romantic family drama written and directed by Biodun Stephen and marks the first collaboration between Biodun Stephen and Inkblot Productions. [1] Released in cinemas nationwide on 28 June 2023 and starring Bimbo Ademoye, Timini Egbuson, Teniola Aladese, Jaiye Kuti, Shaffy Bello and others. [2] The film was shot in Lagos State and depicts the modern-day Lagos life. [1]

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Synopsis

Big Love tells the story of Adil played by Timini Egbuson, a young man who is so passionate about his dreams and chasing them squarely and Adina played by Bimbo Ademoye, an independent lady who is also really focused on making ends meet at a graduate trainee camp. The two soon begin to fall in love and start building a budding love which later becomes threatened by Adina's fears and a secret. [3]

Cast

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Release and achievement

Following its release on 28 June 2023, Big Love made a great impact at the Nigerian box office, reaching the highest grossing Nollywood film, grossing over ₦20 million in less than a week of release. [4] The film grossed and displaced Hollywood counterpart like Transformers and The Flash. [5] [6]

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