The Mirror Boy (2011)
The Mirror Boy is a mystical journey through Africa, seen through the eyes of a 12 year old boy, Tijan. After a London street fight, in which a local boy is hurt, Tijan's mother decides to take him back to their roots, to Gambia. On their arrival in Banjul, Tijan encounters a strange apparition, a boy smiling at him in a mirror and vanishing. Seeing the same boy in a crowded street market the next day sets in motion a chain of events, with Tijan finding himself lost. While Tijan's panic-stricken mother struggles to find her son, Tijan is left alone in the company of the enigmatic Mirror Boy, seemingly only visible to him. After a bruising spiritual rite of passage, The Mirror Boy takes Tijan on a mystical journey, but not all is what it seems.
Cast
- Genevieve Nnaji - Teema
- Edward Kagutuzi - Tijan
- Osita Iheme - Mirror Boy
- Trew Sider - Rodney Marsh
- Fatima Jabbe - Queen
- Emma Fletcher - Miss Nugent
- Peter Halpin - DC Andrews
- Aisha Barry - Leema
- Rohey Camara - Third Journalist
- Felix Ceesay - Police Seargent
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mirror Boy about?
- The Mirror Boy is a mystical journey through Africa, seen through the eyes of a 12 year old boy, Tijan. After a London street fight, in which a local boy is hurt, Tijan's mother decides to take him back to their roots, to Gambia. On their arrival in Banjul, Tijan encounters a strange apparition, a boy smiling at him in a mirror and vanishing. Seeing the same boy in a crowded street market the next day sets in motion a chain of events, with Tijan finding himself lost. While Tijan's panic-stricken mother struggles to find her son, Tijan is left alone in the company of the enigmatic Mirror Boy, seemingly only visible to him. After a bruising spiritual rite of passage, The Mirror Boy takes Tijan on a mystical journey, but not all is what it seems.
- Who directed The Mirror Boy?
- The Mirror Boy was directed by Obi Emelonye.
- Who stars in The Mirror Boy?
- The Mirror Boy stars Genevieve Nnaji, Edward Kagutuzi, Osita Iheme, Trew Sider, Fatima Jabbe, Emma Fletcher.
- How long is The Mirror Boy?
- The Mirror Boy has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is The Mirror Boy?
- The Mirror Boy is a Fantasy, Adventure, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Mirror Boy?
- The Mirror Boy had a budget of $800,000.
- Where was The Mirror Boy produced?
- The Mirror Boy was produced in Nigeria, United Kingdom.