''Children of Mud'' is a 2017 Nigerian

drama Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance: a play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on radio or television.Elam (1980, 98). Considered as a genre of poetry in general, the dramatic mode has been ...

film written and directed by

Imoh Umoren Imoh Umoren (born 13 August 1982), is a Nigerian filmmaker who primarily makes indie films. He is most notable as the director of the 2017 film '' Children of Mud''. Umoren is considered the first filmmaker to make a silent black and white film i ...

. The film stars Liz Benson and

Matilda Obaseki Matilda Obaseki is a Nigerian film actress and scriptwriter. She is the lead actress in the award-winning TV series, ''Tinsel''. Early life Obaseki was born on 19 March 1986 in Benin City, Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State where she gr ...

in the lead roles while the film marked the fourth directorial venture of Imoh Umoren. The plot of the film is based on the concern about homeless children in Nigeria. The film had its theatrical release in Nigeria on 21 July 2017 and received positive reviews. The film won few nominations at award ceremonies.

Cast

* Liz Benson *

* Raphael Jackson as Miracle *

Mariam Kayode Mariam Kayode is a Nigerian actress who came into limelight with the film ''Children of Mud''. She has featured in movies including ''The Coffin Salesman'', ''City of Bastards'', and ''Bayi'' among others. Early life and education She was born ...

as Emem

Synopsis

Being kicked out of their home by their own aunt, a young woman Emem and her blind brother Miracle go in search with a glimpse of hope in the mean streets.

Awards and nominations

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External links

* 2017 films 2017 drama films English-language Nigerian films Films shot in Nigeria Nigerian drama films 2010s English-language films {{Nigeria-film-stub