2017

1h 39m

8.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

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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Sam Dede

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Bimbo Manuel

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Okawa Shaznay

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Shan George

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Austin Enabulele

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Precious Udoh

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