''Unintentional'' is a 2021

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romantic drama film directed by Olufemi Bamigbetan, written by Zeina Otonjo and produced by Obinna Okerekeocha, with Bola Atta serving as executive producer. The film stars

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's lifestyle and entertainment channel, REDTV and was released on YouTube on Boxing Day, 26 December 2021.

Plot

Filmed in Enugu State, Nigeria, the movie delves into the lives of two young African girls on a road trip that leads to the discovery of love in the most expected place. It is a feel-good love story that follows Sefi Madaki and her best friend Rosy on a journey of self-discovery after a tumultuous heartbreak at the start of their National Youth Service year.

Cast

Release

The official trailer for ''Unintentional'' was released on 20 December 2021 and the film premiered on YouTube on Boxing Day, 26 December 2021.

Critical reception

''Unintentional'' received positive reviews from critics. According to Flora Nnamaka of ''Nigerian content review'' "This film had a good storyline. I totally love how realistic and relatable it was. It was conventional yet "new" the plot is. This is a typical love story but with some twists and turns here and there. Which in my opinion is really the juice of the story." Okediran Adeyemi of ''What Kept Me Up'' remarked that, "In ''Unintentional'', the writer has a great idea, and the beauty of it is they have the right cast to bring the idea to reality. The movie immerses the audience who are not from the Eastern soil—to the air, the characters breathe and everything in between— such as the introduction to Uzor and his family, other little details with his brother cleaning his car and over to Rosie and Sofie’s bus journey that highlights roadside spectacles like the palm wine visuals, and the panning in on the bus passengers vehemently complaining about the frequent stops."What You Need to Know About ‘Unintentional’, RedTV’s First Feature Film: A Story of Love, Loss and Recovery
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Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{IMDb title, 17074502 2021 films English-language Nigerian films 2021 drama films 2020s English-language films