The White Handkerchief (1998)

Directors

Tunde Kelani

Cast

Idowu Philips, Khabirat Kafidipe, Sola Asedeko, Yemi Shodimu

The story

The film tells the story of a young village girl called Awero, played by Sola Asedeko, who lost her virginity as a result of rape before she met her childhood love, called Odejimi, whom she decides to marry. Odejimi must use a white handkerchief to evidence the virginal blood of Awero on their wedding night as required by tradition. Odejimi is disappointed when no blood is produced, and this results in a war between the villagers of Awero and Odejimi.

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