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Cognate

  • 2023
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Zaiesha Joseph, Dinara Kantbek, Temiloluwa Aruwajoye, and Georgetta Buggs in Cognate (2023)
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Four ladies from very different backgrounds end up living together in Brooklyn, New York. Though their new apartment and improved living conditions represent a new start, old habits die hard... Read allFour ladies from very different backgrounds end up living together in Brooklyn, New York. Though their new apartment and improved living conditions represent a new start, old habits die hard. Many of the issues from their past lives seep into their new life like a virus therefore... Read allFour ladies from very different backgrounds end up living together in Brooklyn, New York. Though their new apartment and improved living conditions represent a new start, old habits die hard. Many of the issues from their past lives seep into their new life like a virus therefore causing drama and misunderstanding. For the most part, the ladies try to be friends but c... Read all

  • Director
    • Christopher Nkem Okafor
  • Writer
    • Zaiesha Joseph
  • Stars
    • Ayo Adey-Kosh
    • Toheeb Alejo
    • Temiloluwa Aruwajoye
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  • YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christopher Nkem Okafor
    • Writer
      • Zaiesha Joseph
    • Stars
      • Ayo Adey-Kosh
      • Toheeb Alejo
      • Temiloluwa Aruwajoye
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Zaiesha Joseph
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    Dinara Kantbek
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      • May 25, 2023 (United States)
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