Journey Mercies

November. 07,2023      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A short drama about a library cleaner who plans a final return to Nigeria, his birth country.

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Reviews

Jeanskynebu
2023/11/07

the audience applauded

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ChanBot
2023/11/08

i must have seen a different film!!

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MusicChat
2023/11/09

It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

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Yazmin
2023/11/10

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

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