''Torn'' is a 2013 Nigerian

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film directed by Moses Inwang and starring Joseph Benjamin,

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and

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. It received five nominations at the

2013 Best of Nollywood Awards The 5th Best of Nollywood Awards was held at Dome, Asaba, Delta State on 5 December 2013. Several notable personalities like Juliet Ibrahim, Omoni Oboli and Richard Mofe Damijo were in attendance. The Dark Comedy film ''Confusion Na Wa'' won the ...

for categories Director of the Year, Movie of the Year, Best Edited Movie, Best Screenplay, and Best Actress in a Leading Role, but did not win any awards.

Cast

as Ovu *

as Nana *Joseph Benjamin as Olumide *Bimbo Manuel as the psychotherapist *Femi Ogedengbe as Inspector *

Tope Tedela Temitope Christopher Tedela (born 5 June 1990) is a Nigerian actor and producer. He has received several awards for his work including Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, Nigeria ...

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Reception

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praised the film's storyline, calling it a departure from the usual form of storytelling used in

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. It currently holds a 59% average rating.

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2013 films English-language Nigerian films 2013 thriller drama films Nigerian thriller drama films 2013 psychological thriller films 2013 drama films 2010s English-language films {{psychological-thriller-film-stub

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