Muna (2019 film)
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Directed by | Kevin Nwankwor |
Screenplay by | Liam Parry Joe Leone Kevin Nwankwor |
Story by | Unoma Nwankwor |
Produced by | Emmanuel Ojeah Unoma Nwankwor |
Starring | Adesua Etomi Massi Furlan Onyeka Onwenu |
Production company | KevStel Productions |
Distributed by | Silverbird Film Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
Countries | Nigeria USA |
Language | English |
Box office | ₦30.4 million[1] |
Muna is a 2019
Cast
- Adesua Etomi as Muna
- Adam Huss as Tony
- Massi Furlan as Adrian
- Cesar D’ La Torre as Alberto
- Myles Cranford as Daniel
- Robert Miano as Luca
- Falz as himself (cameo appearance)
- Ebele Okaro
- Onyeka Onwenu
- Sharon Ifedi
- Michael Cavalieri as Varrick
- Jonny Williams
- Mayling Ng as Brunildaa
- Camille Winbush as Mindy
- Steve Wilder as Detective Oswald
Synopsis
The story revolves around a spirited girl Muna raised by her grandmother; who is the last surviving member in the family. Muna's desire is to give a better life for both herself and her grandmother in the land of milk and honey leads to shady characters that will change the trajectory.[7]
Production
The pictures featuring Adesua Etomi-Wellington portraying the character of Muna practicing martial arts went viral on her Instagram account page in July 2017.[8][9] Rapper Falz featured in a cameo appearance. The portions of the film were mostly shot in California and Los Angeles and the film shooting was concluded in March 2017.[10] However the film release was delayed for further two years before finally being released on 13 December 2019. The official trailer of the film was unveiled on 3 June 2019.[11]
Box office
The film grossed 10.9 million in its first two days since its theatrical release.
References
- ^ "Top 20 films of January 2020". Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria.
- ^ "Etomi-Wellington shines in action movie MUNA". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2019-12-04. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ KevStel. "Love or Vengeance? New Human Trafficking Thriller "Muna" Asks Tough Questions". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ KevStel. "2019's Most Anticipated Dramatic Motion Picture, MUNA to Hit Screens December 6". www.prnewswire.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ "Movie Review: 'Muna' suggests new career angle for Adesua Etomi-Wellington". 2019-12-08. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ "5 most anticipated films for December release". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-11-13. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ Picone, Jack (2019-06-13). "NYFA MFA Filmmaking Alum Kevin Nwankwor Films 'Muna'". New York Film Academy Blog. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ editor (2019-06-14). "Adesuwa Etomi Fierce, Furious in 'Muna'". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "WATCH: Adesua Etomi shows off martial arts skills in 'Muna' trailer". TheCable Lifestyle. 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ "5 things you should know about movie featuring Adesua Etomi". Pulse Nigeria. 2017-07-12. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ "'Muna' official trailer proves that Adesua Etomi-Wellington is ready for global stage". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-06-12. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ "3 female Nigerian filmmakers set to rule the box office in December 2019". www.pulse.ng. 2019-11-13. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ "Nigerian Box Office: 'Muna' starring Adesua Etomi opens with N10 million". www.pulse.ng. 2019-12-11. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
External links
- Muna at IMDb