In March 2024, film executive, Mo Abudu, announced a collaboration with Hollywood actor, Idris Elba, which would see him take the director’s chair on her short film project, Dust To Dream.
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Weeks after the announcement, filming has wrapped on the project, and here’s what we know so far.
The plot
Dust To Dreams follows the relationship between a mother and her teenage daughter, and how they navigate her first encounter with her father. The father, a long-lost soldier must confront new realities as he reunites with his family after a long time away from home.
The Cast
Directed by Idris-Elba, the project features performances from some of Nollywood’s finest actors.
Nse Nkpe Etim
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She plays Milli, a Lagos nightclub owner.
Seal
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The British-Nigerian musician plays a soldier.
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Eku Edewor
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She plays Comfort, Milli’s (Nse Nkpe Etim) sister.
Atlanta Bridget Johnson
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She plays Patience, Milli’s (Nse Nkpe Etim) sister.
Constance Olatunde
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The former Nigerian Idol contestant plays Bisola, Milli’s (Nse Nkpe Etim) daughter.
Behind-the-scenes
Some of the actors have shared BTS photos, giving fans a glimpse into their characters and what to expect when the film is released. The BTS stills also indicate the film was shot in parts of Lagos Island and the mainland.
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When and where will it be released?
There’s no word about the project’s potential release date or if it will be available on a streaming platform. However, if it’s anything like Abudu’s previous short films, My Perfect Life and Iyawo Mi, it should enjoy cinema festival runs.
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