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Swallow

  • TV Movie
  • 2021
  • TV-14
  • 2h 8m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
235
YOUR RATING
Swallow (2021)
A naive secretary whom after a series of career woes, considers her roommate's offer to work as a drug mule in mid-1980s Lagos.
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A naive secretary whom after a series of career woes, considers her roommate's offer to work as a drug mule in mid-1980s Lagos.A naive secretary whom after a series of career woes, considers her roommate's offer to work as a drug mule in mid-1980s Lagos.A naive secretary whom after a series of career woes, considers her roommate's offer to work as a drug mule in mid-1980s Lagos.

  • Director
    • Kunle Afolayan
  • Writers
    • Kunle Afolayan
    • Sefi Atta
  • Stars
    • Kunle Afolayan
    • Mercy Aigbe
    • Deyemi Okanlawon
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.1/10
    235
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kunle Afolayan
    • Writers
      • Kunle Afolayan
      • Sefi Atta
    • Stars
      • Kunle Afolayan
      • Mercy Aigbe
      • Deyemi Okanlawon
    • 9User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 1:56
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    Photos1

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    Top cast27

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    Kunle Afolayan
    • Pastor Fred
    Mercy Aigbe
    • Violet
    Deyemi Okanlawon
    • Sanwo
    Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha
    • Mama Chidi
    • (as Chioma Akpota)
    Anthony Edet
    • Johnny
    • (as Offiong Edet Anthony)
    Ijeoma Grace Agu
    • Rose Adamson
    Frank Donga
    Omotunde Adebowale David
    • Franka
    • (as Omotunde Adebowale)
    Niyola
    • Tolani Ajao
    • (as Eniola Akinbo)
    Kayode Olaiya
    • Ajao
    Eniola Badmus
    • Mrs Durojaiye
    Segun Remi
    • Mr. Lamidi Salako
    • (as Kehinde Segun Remi)
    Kevin Ikeduba
    • O.C.
    Joke Muyiwa
    • Arike
    Charles Ukpong
    • Ignatius
    Toyin Bifarin Ogundeji
    • Mrs. Archibong
    • (as Toyin Ogundeji)
    Kunle Idowu
    • Godwin
    Joseph Jaiyeoba
    • Hakeem
    • Director
      • Kunle Afolayan
    • Writers
      • Kunle Afolayan
      • Sefi Atta
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews9

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    6baezllife-32566

    Good picture quality

    Great picture quality, good acting but a lot of missing piece. Hopefully there is a second part to clarify things. It has potential to be a 9/10.
    10meggiemeg-47266

    This movie is amazing

    This movie is really good and makes you think, and be encaptured into the story. Never mind the ending, people in the other reviews don't know what they're talking about. I can name so many movies made by white people who have mediocre endings yet still get high ratings. You'll see for yourself, when you start watching you won't want to stop. The characters are also very likeable, especially the main female character.
    10swiftozumba

    Best movie in 2021 so far

    Though I didn't really understand the yoruba parts but I really enjoyed the part I did understand, as a guy who belongs to the new generation this movie gives an enlightenment on what it looks like during the 80's, a period we never met, our parents described it for us but this movie showed it to us, the acting was also so engaging, I felt like I was a part of the movie, thank you so much and I wish for more of these movies.
    2yanikeuk-84632

    Slow. Boring. Pointless

    Sometimes I wonder what the aim of making movies like this is. Like, what are you supposed to get out of the movie? What is it supposed to deliver?? A film cannot satisfy an audience on cinematography alone. This movie lacked so much despite having so much potential, as narcotics is an area rarely traversed by Nollywood.

    The premise of the film only presents itself 30 minutes before the film ends, and at over 2 hours long, it just highlights how much irrelevance there is in the story line. 80% of it was just pointless, unnecessary waffle. I lots all interest towards the end as I felt robbed of my 2+ hours that I invested in this movie.

    I'm so disappointed in my guy Deyemi as I tend to gravitate towards his films because man is a dope actor. But I am beginning to realise he often takes on roles that do not stretch his artistic capabilities & skill in delivering roles with a depth that only he is capable of. Deyemi if the film does not allow you to showcase your talent to its full a la Kola- my friend, just don't accept the role.
    10mojola-67333

    Excellent movie

    I'm very impressed by the movie, the story, the acting and the delivery. I was waiting to be disappointed, because of the poor review but I didn't get that. I'm a lover of classical movies and this movie is definitely pass the bar. Every scene tells a story. I love that. If could have ended in any scene and still had a beautiful ending like it did. Yes, it's that good and educational.

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    • Release date
      • October 1, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Nigeria
    • Official site
      • Netflix Site
    • Languages
      • Yoruba
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nuốt trôi
    • Filming locations
      • Lagos, Nigeria
    • Production companies
      • KAP Motion Picture
      • Netflix Studios
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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