AMINA directed by Nigerian born, UK based wri/dir Christian Ashaiku and starring Nollywood superstar actress Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde, Van Vicker, Wil Johnson and Vincent Regan is a deeply emotional story of loss, love and redemption about a fragile young woman, who’s life turns into disarray after an unplanned pregnancy leaves her totally devastated and bewildered.
The film was shot on locations across London and is packed with established international on-screen talents among whom are Vincent Regan (Troy, 300, Clash of the Titans), Alison Carroll (Lara Croft) and Van Vicker.
SYNOPSIS: Amina is an emotionally charged film about loss, love and redemption. It follows the tale of Amina, a British woman (played by Omotola Jalade Ekeinde), who after a series of emotional turbulences, suffers a breakdown and ends up in a Mental institution.
It all started with an unplanned pregnancy at 16 which left Amina devastated, bewildered and in disarray.
Amina stumbles, falls and rises as a single mother but as more and more tragic incidences become a daily occurence her state of mind becomes unstable.
However, with the careful guidance of brilliant psychiatrist (played by Wil Johnson), Amina ultimately confronts her tormented past.
Amina premieres in Cinemas in the UK, October 2012
For more information about this movie please visit the website at www.aminafilm.co.uk
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