07 Nov 1997
Bandyta
Shipped off to a Romanian orphanage to finish his sentence, a British criminal finds romance but also discovers corruption inside the facility.
Idemuza
Trials. Tribulations. Tenacity.
When a desolate and vulnerable girl is forced to enter an orphanage with her younger siblings, she must overcome harsh adversity and hardship to propel herself to a hopeful, academic future.
Top Billed Cast
Gloria Anozie Mama
Crystabel Goddy Idemuza
Chioma Nwosu Miss Nancy
Femi Durojaiye Principal
Eric Obinna Oduwa
Frances Okeke Ehi
Othniel Adeoye Udo
Damilola Awosemo Peace
Maryann Eziekwe Sister Clara
Efetobore Onichabor Father John
Muyiwa Odukale Catechist
Chimezie Imo Johnson
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