Road To Yesterday is a 2015 Nigerian road romantic drama film directed by Ishaya Bako. It stars Genevieve Nnaji and Oris Erhuero in lead roles, with Majid Michel and Chioma 'Chigul' Omeruah in supporting roles.[3] The film, which is co-produced by Genevieve Nnaji, is the actress' first effort as a producer.[4]
Road To Yesterday | |
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Directed by | Ishaya Bako |
Screenplay by | Emil B. Garuba Ishaya Bako |
Story by | Genevieve Nnaji |
Produced by | Chichi Nwoko Chinny Onwugbenu Genevieve Nnaji |
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Cinematography | Idowu Adedapo |
Edited by | Chuka Ejorh |
Music by | Kulanen Ikyo |
Production company | The Entertainment Network (TEN) |
Distributed by | FilmOne Distribution |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
Budget | ₦30 million[1] |
Box office | ₦30,000,700[2] |
Road to Yesterday tells the story of an estranged married couple, hoping to mend their strained marriage whilst on a road trip to a relative’s funeral.
Road To Yesterday was majorly shot in Lagos State.[5] Principal photography commenced in February 2015.[6] It was produced with the support of Africa Magic.[5] Road To Yesterday is Nnaji's first film as a producer, and it is also Ishaya Bako's first feature film.[7] The film was shot on an estimated budget of ₦30 million.[8]
The official website for the film was launched on 30 September 2015.[8] On 2 October 2015, Genevieve Nnaji, along with the director, Ishaya Bako, made radio rounds on Beat FM, Naija FM and Classic FM, to promote the movie.[9] It also had a media screening on 27 October 2015 at the Genesis Deluxe Cinema, Lekki.[6] The lead actors of the film, Nnaji and Erhuero, covered the November edition of Vanguard Allure Magazine.[10]
Teaser trailers for Road To Yesterday was released online on 29 September 2015; One of the trailers is a narration through the eyes of the lead female character, Victoria, while the other trailer is a narration from Izu's perspective. Official trailer for the film was released online on 27 October 2015.[11] The film was scheduled to be premiered on 18 November 2015,[6] but instead had its world premiere at the 2015 Africa International Film Festival on 13 November 2015.[12][13] It was released across Nigerian cinemas on 27 November 2015,[14] after a premiere at Silverbird cinema, Abuja on 25 November.[15][16][17]