Half of a Yellow Sun

May 16 2014 R 1h 51m
Drama, Romance

An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.

Plot

Sisters Olanna and Kainene return home to 1960s Nigeria, where they soon diverge on different paths. As civil war breaks out, political events loom larger than their differences as they join the fight to establish an independent republic.

Written by

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Biyi Bandele

Directed by

Biyi Bandele

Production Countries

United Kingdom, Nigeria

Production Companies

Lipsync Productions, BFI, Shareman Media, Slate Films

Languages

English

Awards

6 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
2,211
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
51
Popularity
NA