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The White Handkerchief is a Nigerien film with Yemi Shodimu
The White Handkerchief (1997)
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OriginNigeria
The White Handkerchief is a 1998 short Nigerian film, produced and directed by Tunde Kelani.
The film was adapted from The Virgin, a debut novel of Bayo Adebowale.
Synopsis
The film tells the story of a young village girl called Awero, played by Sola Asedeko, who lost her virginity as a result of rape before she met her childhood love, called Odejimi, whom she decides to marry. Odejimi must use a white handkerchief to evidence the virginal blood of Awero on their wedding night as required by tradition. Odejimi is disappointed when no blood is produced and this results in a war between the villagers of Awero and Odejimi.Actors
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