Road to Yesterday (film)

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Road To Yesterday
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Ishaya Bako
Screenplay byEmil B. Garuba
Ishaya Bako
Story byGenevieve Nnaji
Produced byChichi Nwoko
Chinny Onwugbenu
Genevieve Nnaji
Starring
CinematographyIdowu Adedapo
Edited byChuka Ejorh
Music by Kulanen Ikyo
Production
company
The Entertainment Network (TEN)
Distributed byFilmOne Distribution
Release date
  • 27 November 2015 (2015-11-27)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish
Budget₦30 million [1]
Box office₦30,000,700 [2]

Road To Yesterday is a 2015 Nigerian road romantic drama film directed by Ishaya Bako. It stars Genevieve Nnaji and Oris Erhuero in lead roles, with Majid Michel and Chioma 'Chigul' Omeruah in supporting roles. [3] The film, which is co-produced by Genevieve Nnaji, is the actress' first effort as a producer. [4]

Contents

Road to Yesterday tells the story of an estranged married couple, hoping to mend their strained marriage whilst on a road trip to a relative’s funeral.

Cast

Production

Road To Yesterday was majorly shot in Lagos State. [5] Principal photography commenced in February 2015. [6] It was produced with the support of Africa Magic. [5] Road To Yesterday is Nnaji's first film as a producer, and it is also Ishaya Bako's first feature film. [7] The film was shot on an estimated budget of ₦30 million. [8]

Promotions

The official website for the film was launched on 30 September 2015. [8] On 2 October 2015, Genevieve Nnaji, along with the director, Ishaya Bako, made radio rounds on Beat FM , Naija FM and Classic FM, to promote the movie. [9] It also had a media screening on 27 October 2015 at the Genesis Deluxe Cinema, Lekki. [6] The lead actors of the film, Nnaji and Erhuero, covered the November edition of Vanguard Allure Magazine. [10]

Release

Teaser trailers for Road To Yesterday was released online on 29 September 2015; One of the trailers is a narration through the eyes of the lead female character, Victoria, while the other trailer is a narration from Izu's perspective. Official trailer for the film was released online on 27 October 2015. [11] The film was scheduled to be premiered on 18 November 2015, [6] but instead had its world premiere at the 2015 Africa International Film Festival on 13 November 2015. [12] [13] It was released across Nigerian cinemas on 27 November 2015, [14] after a premiere at Silverbird cinema, Abuja on 25 November. [15] [16] [17]

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