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In My Country
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In My Country

2017-08-17 · 99 min · ★ 8.0

Drama

A teacher turns to a dubious man to raise money for her daughter's life saving surgery, a crisis that is unexpectedly catapulted to a national stage

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Directors
Frank Rajah Arase
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Countries
Nigeria
Status
Released

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Sam DedeSam Dede
Bimbo ManuelBimbo Manuel
Okawa ShaznayOkawa Shaznay
Shan GeorgeShan George
Austin Enabulele
Precious Udoh

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