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The White Handkerchief
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Wikipedia article
'The White Handkerchief' is a 1998 short Nigerian film produced and directed by Tunde Kelani and starring Yemi Komolafe, Yemi Shodimu, and Khabirat Kafidipe.
The film was adapted from 'The Virgin', a debut novel of Bayo Adebowale.
Plot summary
The film tells the story of a young village girl called Awero, played by Sola Asedeko, who lost her virginity as a result of rape before she met her childhood love, called Odejimi, whom she decides to marry. Odejimi must use a white handkerchief to evidence the virginal blood of Awero on their wedding night as required by tradition. Odejimi is disappointed when no blood is produced and this results in a war between the villagers of Awero and Odejimi.
Cast
*Sola Asedeko
*Idowu Philips
*Khabirat Kafidipe
*Yemi Shodimu
*Akinwunmi Isola
*Yemi Komolafe
References
Category:Nigerian short films
Category:1998 films
Category:Films directed by Tunde Kelani
Category:1990s English-language films
Category:English-language Nigerian films
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