The highly anticipated movie, ‘Extramile’ made its grand debut at the 2024 edition of the Africa International Film Festival(AFRIFF) which was held in Filmhouse Landmark, Lagos.
Produced by Five2Media and executive-produced by Solate Ovundah-Akarolo, the film captivated audiences with its compelling story that delves into the intricacies of friendship, relationships, and the importance of setting personal boundaries.
Speaking about the movie, Solate Ovundah-Akarolo described it as a heartfelt tale designed to resonate with viewers, especially younger women.
She explained, “The movie tells a very important story about friendship, relationships, and taking matters into one’s hands, showing how quickly things can go wrong. It delivers a powerful message about the sacrifices we make in relationships and friendships. For givers, people will keep taking from you until you set your boundaries. Out of all the stories I had, this one stood out and had to be told.”
Joy Grant-Ekong, the producer, emphasized the hard work and intention behind the project saying, “A lot of stories about betrayal have been told, but this film takes a different angle. We were very deliberate with the casting. Working with the executive producer, who has an exceptional eye for detail, pushed me to bring my A-game. When you cast believable actors, your job as a filmmaker is 90 percent done,” she noted.
The film features Jim Iyke, Mercy Johnson, Taiwo Ajayi- Lycett, Kehinde Bankole, Waje, Tina Mba, Elvina Ibru, and a host of others.
Source:The Nation
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