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In the sprawling African metropolis of Lagos, a fiercely independent young cab driver meets a band of radiantly reckless sex workers whose sisterhood pulls her into danger and joy, setting her on a journey toward her own transformation.

Critics Reviews

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Jourdain Searles The Hollywood Reporter Mar 5
As it is, the film excels at depicting the complexity of female friendship within a devastating and isolating economic landscape. Go to Full Review Dwight Brown DwightBrownInk.com Feb 6
2.5/4
Easy to love the film’s characters and vibe. Go to Full Review Liz Shannon Miller Consequence Feb 3
B+
Manages two remarkable achievements at once: Delivering both a slice-of-life narrative, rich with cultural details, while at the same time telling a galvanizing, even inspiring story about a person finding her voice to demand real change. Go to Full Review Lexi Amoriello Movie Recs by Lex 5d
Lady is a vibrant character study and a stirring love letter to the city of Lagos. It’s a stunning feature debut from Olive Nwosu, full of stellar performances, most notably from Jessica Gabriel's Ujah. Go to Full Review Sarah Manvel Movies We Texted About May 11
There was a really interesting group of character studies bubbling under Lady’s surface. It’s a shame therefore that someone decided the surface was enough. Go to Full Review Aviva Dove-Viebahn Ms. Magazine Feb 19
[LADY is] a film that consciously balances discomfort with bravery, weaving a tale about a woman on the cusp of a sea change, uncertain whether or not she’s willing to be taken up by its current. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Olive Nwosu

Director

Tinuade Jemiseye

Sugar

Eva Ibiam

Cinderella

Bucci Franklin

Fine Boy

Jessica Gabriel's Ujah

Lady

Amanda Oruh

Pinky
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Movie Info

Synopsis In the sprawling African metropolis of Lagos, a fiercely independent young cab driver meets a band of radiantly reckless sex workers whose sisterhood pulls her into danger and joy, setting her on a journey toward her own transformation.
Director
Olive Nwosu
Producer
John Giwa-Amu, Stella Nwimo, Alex Polunin
Screenwriter
Olive Nwosu
Production Co
Ossian International, Screen Scotland, Film4, Level Forward, Emperium Films, BFI Film Fund, Good Gate Media
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 36m