Actor and filmmaker Kunle Afolayan seems to have an interesting affinity for October 1. First, he released a movie titled October 1, now his new movie produced in partnership with Netflix has gotten an October 1 release date.
Yes! Come October 1, movie buffs will be able to stream Kunle Afolayan’s Swallow on Netflix. The movie, which is based on Sefi Atta’s novel with the same title, follows the story of Tolani Ajao, a bank secretary who experienced a turn of fortune that pushed her to become a drug mule. The fallout from this decision end up being more than she could bear.
Swallow features an impressive cast lineup including Deyemi Okanlawon, Eniola “Niyola” Akinbo, Chioma Akpotha, Eniola Badmus, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Omotunde Adebowale, Mercy Aigbe, and Joke Muyiwa.
Watch the official teaser below: