Road to Yesterday (film) explained

Road To Yesterday
Director:Ishaya Bako
Producer:Chichi Nwoko
Chinny Onwugbenu
Genevieve Nnaji
Screenplay:Emil B. Garuba
Ishaya Bako
Story:Genevieve Nnaji
Music:Kulanen Ikyo
Cinematography:Idowu Adedapo
Editing:Chuka Ejorh
Studio:The Entertainment Network (TEN)
Distributor:FilmOne Distribution
Runtime:91 minutes
Country:Nigeria
Language:English
Budget:₦30 million[1]
Gross:₦30,000,700[2]

Road To Yesterday is a 2015 Nigerian road romantic drama film directed by Ishaya Bako. It stars Genevieve Nnaji and Oris Erhuero in lead roles, with Majid Michel and Chioma 'Chigul' Omeruah in supporting roles.[3] The film, which is co-produced by Genevieve Nnaji, is the actress' first effort as a producer.[4]

Road to Yesterday tells the story of an estranged married couple, hoping to mend their strained marriage whilst on a road trip to a relative’s funeral.

Cast

Production

Road To Yesterday was majorly shot in Lagos State.[5] Principal photography commenced in February 2015.[6] It was produced with the support of Africa Magic.[5] Road To Yesterday is Nnaji's first film as a producer, and it is also Ishaya Bako's first feature film.[7] The film was shot on an estimated budget of ₦30 million.[8]

Promotions

The official website for the film was launched on 30 September 2015.[8] On 2 October 2015, Genevieve Nnaji, along with the director, Ishaya Bako, made radio rounds on Beat FM, Naija FM and Classic FM, to promote the movie.[9] It also had a media screening on 27 October 2015 at the Genesis Deluxe Cinema, Lekki.[6] The lead actors of the film, Nnaji and Erhuero, covered the November edition of Vanguard Allure Magazine.[10]

Release

Teaser trailers for Road To Yesterday was released online on 29 September 2015; One of the trailers is a narration through the eyes of the lead female character, Victoria, while the other trailer is a narration from Izu's perspective. Official trailer for the film was released online on 27 October 2015.[11] The film was scheduled to be premiered on 18 November 2015,[6] but instead had its world premiere at the 2015 Africa International Film Festival on 13 November 2015.[12] [13] It was released across Nigerian cinemas on 27 November 2015,[14] after a premiere at Silverbird cinema, Abuja on 25 November.[15] [16] [17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 10 things you should know about Genevieve Nnaji's upcoming movie, Road to Yesterday . . 10 September 2015 . 20 September 2016 . Badmus, Kayode.
  2. Web site: IN FULL: TNS Exclusive Report On Nigerian Cinema In 2015 . TNS . 18 January 2016 . 20 February 2016 . Odejimi, Segun . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160221215346/http://www.tns.ng/tns-exclusive-report-on-nigerian-cinema-in-2015/ . 21 February 2016 .
  3. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Oris Erhuero Speaks On Road To Yesterday, Nollywood . NAIJ.com . 27 December 2015.
  4. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Road To Yesterday Is An Introduction Of Who I Am – Genevieve . 20 November 2015 . 27 December 2015 . Ayalogu, Uju.
  5. Web site: Genevieve Nnaji shines in new movie, Road to Yesterday . The Nation . 1 October 2015 . 27 December 2015 . Medeme, Vwe.
  6. Web site: Genevieve Nnaji's 'Road To Yesterday' Screened Amidst Pomp And Pageantry . Leadership Newspaper . 30 October 2015 . 27 December 2015 . Abulude, Samuel.
  7. Web site: Ishaya Bako: The Director Of Genevieve Nnaji's Road To Yesterday Gives Us Exclusive Deets About The Movie! . 360Nobs.com . 27 October 2015 . 27 December 2015 . Tomilola.
  8. Web site: 10 things you should know about Genevieve Nnaji's upcoming movie, Road to Yesterday . . 10 September 2015 . 27 December 2015 . Badmus, Kayode.
  9. Web site: Genevieve Nnaji Promotes New Movie 'Road to Yesterday' . bellanaija.com . 2 October 2015 . 27 December 2015 . Ade-Unuigbe, Adesola.
  10. Web site: Genevieve Nnaji And Oris Erhuero Cover Vanguard Allure On 'Road To Yesterday' . News Wire Nigeria . 30 November 2015 . 27 December 2015.
  11. Web site: Watch Genevieve Nnaji, Oris Erhuerho in trailer for upcoming film . Pulse Nigeria . 29 September 2015 . 27 December 2015 . Izuzu, Chidumga.
  12. Web site: Asa, Desmond Elliot, Funke Akindele, others attend Genevieve's 'Road to Yesterday' premiere at Afriff 2015 (PHOTOS) . . 14 November 2015 . 27 December 2015 . Peters, Oreoluwa.
  13. Web site: First Look! Genevieve Nnaji at the Premiere of "Road to Yesterday" . bellanaija.com . 13 November 2015 . 27 December 2015.
  14. Web site: Genevieve Nnaji on the "Road To Yesterday" . Nollywood Reviews . 14 October 2015 . 27 December 2015 .
  15. Web site: Genevieve's premieres "Road to Yesterday" in Abuja . EL Now . EbonyLife TV . 1 December 2015 . 27 December 2015.
  16. Web site: Photos from the premiere of 'Road to Yesterday' in Abuja . The Guardian Nigeria . 26 November 2015 . 27 December 2015.
  17. Web site: Road to Yesterday . Nollywood Reinvented.

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