Set in a rural Nigerian community, the film tells the story of a group of individuals from the city; a journalist seeking to find the truth and an adventure-seeker who converge on a mystical celebration in the town of Ahaba, leading to a rollercoaster of events that will leave viewers glued to their seats.
Bitter Rain was produced by WonderKind Media Ltd and AP Studios and filmed on location in rural Nigeria. The film was directed by Toka McBaror, known for his work on various Nigerian television dramas and films.[3][4] The production aimed to highlight the beauty and struggles of rural life in Nigeria while addressing universal themes of family, love, and loss. The cinematography, led by Oke Abiola, captures the rich landscapes and the intimate settings that serve as a backdrop for the intense emotional drama.[5]
Release and distribution
Bitter Rain premiered at the Filmhouse Cinemas Landmark Event Centre in Lagos on August 9 2021, and was theatrically released across Nigeria on 13 August 2021, by Filmone Distribution.[5]
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