Synopsis
Adenike and Ayodele, a Nigerian couple living in Brooklyn, are having trouble conceiving a child - a problem that defies cultural expectations and leads Adenike to make a shocking decision that could either save or destroy her family.
Scores
Overall Score
39.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
23.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
39.6%
Review Aggregate
75.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 91% of 45 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, visually striking, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
thin plotvisually strikingemotionalrealisticdarkfamily-friendlysuspenseful
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaach de Bankolé | 2013 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Danai Gurira | 2013 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Bukky Ajayi | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Tony Okungbowa | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Yaya DaCosta | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score91.0
RT critic review count45
Rotten Tomatoes audience score65.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes1,316
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2013 | $157,937 | $212,639 |
| International | 2013 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2013 | $157,937 | $212,639 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2013 | $78,968 | $106,319 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2013 | $2,009,000 | $2,704,821 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2013 | $1,201,000 | $1,616,969 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2013 | $2,596,000 | $3,495,130 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2013 | $6,727,000 | $9,056,909 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2013 | $78,968 | $106,319 |
| Total Revenues | 2013 | $12,690,937 | $17,086,468 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2013 | $250,000 (est) | $336,588 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2013 | $126,000 (est) | $169,640 (est) |
| Participations | 2013 | $508,000 | $683,947 |
| Residuals ? | 2013 | $798,000 | $1,074,389 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2013 | $50,000 | $67,318 |
| Total Expenses | 2013 | $1,732,000 | $2,331,882 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2013 | $10,958,937 | $14,754,586 |
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