Break Fruit (2015)
In a city with unbreathable air, a young woman pays a farewell visit to her older lover, a widower who became agoraphobic after his wife’s death. Both immigrants, they argue over her impending return to Nigeria from their place in diaspora, charting an emotional path together through fear, loss, and a thirst for freedom, all marked by an underlying secret. It’s a story of exile, homecoming, what gets left behind, and the truths that change everything.
Director: Akwaeke Emezi
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 2015
Cast
- Sarah Nicole François - Young Woman
- Atibon Nazaire - Man
Screenplay
Cinematography: Shawn Peters
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Akwaeke Emezi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Break Fruit about?
- In a city with unbreathable air, a young woman pays a farewell visit to her older lover, a widower who became agoraphobic after his wife’s death. Both immigrants, they argue over her impending return to Nigeria from their place in diaspora, charting an emotional path together through fear, loss, and a thirst for freedom, all marked by an underlying secret. It’s a story of exile, homecoming, what gets left behind, and the truths that change everything.
- Who directed Break Fruit?
- Break Fruit was directed by Akwaeke Emezi.
- Who stars in Break Fruit?
- Break Fruit stars Sarah Nicole François, Atibon Nazaire.
- How long is Break Fruit?
- Break Fruit has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).