''2 Rats'' is Nigerian

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directed by Andy Chukwu in 2003.

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's highest-paid actors,

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(A-boy) and

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(Bobo) play two young boys whose father has been

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ed by their uncle. In a selfish move,

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wants them to work as house boys in their father's house. This film is prominently depicting 2 boys named A-boy and Bobo, as they explored the

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of casting aside their friends and family for a savvy

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that promised them large fortunes in return for their labour. The

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and lies come from this story contained in the message of "don't dog the boys". A-boy and Bobo have other plans. The film features performances by Aki and Pawpaw.

Cast

- Ndukwe *

- Aboy *

- Bobo *

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- Oriaku * Andy Chukwu * Prince Nwafor * David Ihesie * Chidinma and Chidiebere Aneke * Ricky Eze

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Nigerian comedy films 2003 comedy films 2003 films 2000s English-language films English-language Nigerian films English-language comedy films {{2000s-comedy-film-stub

Cast

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