What Lies Within Explained

What Lies Within
Director:Vanessa Nzediegwu
Producer:Paul Utomi
Tope Tedela
Vanessa Nzediegwu
Screenplay:Paul Utomi
Starring:Michelle Dede
Paul Utomi
Kiki Omeili
Ebele Okaro
Okey Uzoeshi
Vanessa Nzediegwu
Ken Erics
Odenike
Tope Tedela
Music:Ava Momoh
Cinematography:Tunji Akinsehinwa
Editing:Vanessa Nzediegwu
Studio:A Cool Story Picture
Sozo Productions
Veeblu Productions
Runtime:103 Minutes
Country:Nigeria
Language:English

What Lies Within is a 2017 Nigerian drama thriller film directed by Vanessa Nzediegwu and starring an ensemble cast of Michelle Dede, Paul Utomi, Ebele Okaro, Kiki Omeili, Okey Uzoeshi, Vanessa Nzediegwu, Ken Erics, Odenike and Tope Tedela. The film was written by Paul Utomi.[1] [2] What Lies Within was shot on location in Lagos, Nigeria.

Premise

What Lies Within chronicles 24 hours in the life of a happily married woman and her pregnant sister-in-law who are unwittingly thrust into the center of an incident that could have far reaching consequences on their lives and those of their loved ones.[3]

Cast

Production

Principal photography began in August 2015. The first poster for the film was released on May 25, 2016.[4] A teaser trailer for the film was released in July 2017[5] while an extended trailer was released in August 2017.[6]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)Result
2017Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor in a Lead role –EnglishPaul Utomi[7]
Best Actress in a Lead role –EnglishMichelle Dede
Movie with the Best ScreenplayWhat Lies Within
Movie with the Best Special Effect
Movie with the Best Editing
Movie with the Best Cinematography
Movie of the Year
Director of the YearVanessa Nzediegwu

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nollywood stars dazzle in What Lies Within. guardian.ng. 12 August 2017. 3 September 2017.
  2. Web site: Tope Tedela produces first movie — Daily Times Nigeria. 31 May 2016. dailytimes.ng. 3 September 2017.
  3. Web site: TNS.ng .
  4. Web site: Tope Tedela: Actor produces 1st movie "What Lies Within". Chidumga. Izuzu. pulse.ng. 25 May 2016. 3 September 2017.
  5. Web site: What Lies Within (Official Teaser Trailer). What Lies Within Movie. 11 July 2017. 3 September 2017. YouTube.
  6. Web site: What Lies Within (Official Trailer 2017). What Lies Within Movie. 9 August 2017. 3 September 2017. YouTube.
  7. Web site: 2017-11-23. BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award. 2021-10-07. Daily Trust. en.