Tobe and Alex are two Nigerian men who share an apartment for a week. As they spend time together, tender trust gradually turns into romantic love. However, their budding relationship comes under strain from the shadows of fear and secrecy, for society in Nigeria criminalizes same-sex love. The film weaves emotional moments of connection and vulnerability with the constant tension of being discovered. IMDb+2Dekkoo+2

Movie Details

ItemDetail
TitlePieces of Love (2024)
Type / FormatShort film
GenreDrama / Romance
Runtime~ 40 minutes Dekkoo+2Rotten Tomatoes+2
CountryNigeria Gay Films Matter+1
LanguageEnglish (primarily) Gay Films Matter+2Rotten Tomatoes+2
DirectorAkpos Otubuere Rotten Tomatoes+1
ScreenwriterJulia Enobong Rotten Tomatoes
Cast / Main CharactersDaniel Abua (Alex), Daniel Uzo (Tobe) Rotten Tomatoes+2Gay Films Matter+2
Plot Focus / ThemesSecret romance, LGBTQ+ in Nigeria, trust vs fear, societal stigma Dekkoo+2Gay Films Matter+2
Distribution / PlatformsAvailable on Dekkoo (streaming) Dekkoo 
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