The Story ⚡
Sebastian Ukwa’s debut feature film, A Father’s Love is the 5th title from the first feature initiatives now streaming on Prime.
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Sebastian Ukwa’s debut feature film, A Father’s Love, tells the poignant story of a devoted, low-income taxi driver in Lagos who discovers an abandoned baby in his cab. As he embarks on a relentless quest to reunite the infant with its mother, he uncovers a shocking revelation about his own wife, forcing him to navigate the complexities of love, sacrifice, and unexpected truths.
The film stars Uche Jombo, Yvonne Jegede, Chibunna “Funnybone” Stanley, David Jones David, and Darasimi Nadi. Directed by Sebastian Ukwa and written by Sifa Asani Gowon, the film is produced by Steve Gukas, Chioma Ezeani, and Dotun Olakunri.
This Native Filmworks and First Feature Project production will premiere on Prime Video on May 30th.
Key Background
Sebastian Ukwa is an award-winning film and documentary director, cinematographer, editor, colorist, and festival curator with nearly five years of experience in the industry. He excels in various aspects of filmmaking, focusing on authentic storytelling that reflects real human experiences. A
His notable works include the multi-award-winning short film Tales of The Browbeaten, which garnered Best Short Film awards at prestigious festivals such as the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival (ENIFF), and Uyo International Theatre and Film Festival (UTAFF), among others.
Tangent
From Kill Boro To A Father’s Love, The first feature enters its 5th title to be released from its slate.
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