The Therapist

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The Therapist
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Directed by Kayode Kasum
Produced byOnome Odometa
Esse Odometa
Starring Toyin Abraham
Rita Dominic
Michelle Dede
Production
company
Hedge Productions
Distributed byGenesis Pictures
Release date
  • 26 March 2021 (2021-03-26)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

The Therapist is a 2021 Nigerian drama film directed by Kayode Kasum. [1] The film stars Rita Dominic, Michelle Dede, Toyin Abraham in the lead roles. [2] The film was released on 26 March 2021. [3] [4]

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Synopsis

The story is based on a woman who has lost the happiness in her life after getting married and eventually obtains divorce from her abusive husband. She then offers voluntary help to other women in the society who also seek to obtain divorce from their abusive, disloyal and unfaithful husbands. [5] [3]

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References

  1. "Watch the official trailer for 'The Therapist' starring Rita Dominic, Chidi Mokeme, Anthony Monjaro". Pulse Nigeria. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  2. "Rita Dominic is a woman on a quest in 'The Therapist' directed by Kayode Kasum [Teaser]". Pulse Nigeria. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
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