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Swallow

4.72021MovieDramaHistoryThriller

Set in the 1980s, Tolani Ajao is a bank secretary in Lagos, who finds herself persuaded by her friend Rose Adamson to enter the world of drug trafficking.

DirectorKunle Afolayan

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Cast · Directed by Kunle Afolayan

CCChioma Chukwuka
Chioma Chukwuka
Mama Chidi
DODeyemi Okanlawon
Deyemi Okanlawon
Sanwo
EA
Eniola 'Niyola' Akinbo
Tolani Ajao
IAIjeoma Grace Agu
Ijeoma Grace Agu
Rose Adamson
EBEniola Badmus
Eniola Badmus
Mrs Durojaiye
KI
Kelvin Ikeduba
O.C.
OE
Offiong Edet
OA
Olusegun Akinremi
OD
Omotunde Adebowale David
FD
Frank Donga
2S
2 Milly Star
Voice
MAMercy Aigbe
Mercy Aigbe
Violet

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