What Lies Within is a 2017 Nigerian

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directed by Vanessa Nzediegwu and starring an ensemble cast of

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, Paul Utomi, Ebele Okaro,

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, Vanessa Nzediegwu, Ken Erics, Odenike and

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. The film was written by Paul Utomi. ''What Lies Within'' was shot on location in

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Premise

''What Lies Within'' chronicles 24 hours in the life of a happily married woman and her pregnant sister-in-law who are unwittingly thrust into the center of an incident that could have far reaching consequences on their lives and those of their loved ones.

Cast

as Fiona *Paul Utomi as Barry * Ebele Okaro as Mama *

as Miss Dimeji *

as Derrick *Vanessa Nzediegwu as Ireti * Ken Erics as Brian *Odenike as Esther *

as Gboyega *Yaw as Yaw

Production

Principal photography began in August 2015. The first poster for the film was released on May 25, 2016. A teaser trailer for the film was released in July 2017 while an extended trailer was released in August 2017.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 6488016, What Lies Within English-language Nigerian films Nigerian thriller films Films set in Lagos 2017 thriller films Films shot in Lagos 2017 drama films 2017 films 2010s English-language films English-language thriller films