| Finding Mercy | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical Poster | |
| Directed by | Desmond Elliot |
| Written by | Kehinde Odukoya |
| Screenplay by | Kehinde Odukoya |
| Produced by | Desmond Elliot |
| Starring | |
| Edited by | Dapo Ola Daniels |
Production company | Denziot Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
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