Set in 1980s Ibadan, “Farmer’s Bride” tells the story of Odun, a wealthy and lonely farmer with no family except his late brother’s widow, Morenike, and her son, Femi. Seeking companionship, Odun marries Funmi, a young bride from a village. However, Funmi, who was forced into this marriage by her mother Tundun, quickly falls into despair, resenting her husband and her fate in the arranged union.
FilmOne Studio, an independent entertainment company, focuses on distributing and producing films from Nigeria and West Africa for a global audience. They have produced and distributed hits like “Battle on Buka Street,” “The Wedding Party,” and “Adire.” Directed by Adebayo Tijani and Jack’enneth Opukeme, who also wrote the screenplay, “Farmer’s Bride” delves into themes of love, loyalty, and revenge.
Opukeme is known for writing blockbuster Nollywood films such as “Adire” and “Battle on Buka Street.” Tijani has directed films like “Elemosho,” “King of Thieves,” and “Jagun Jagun.” The cast of “Farmer’s Bride” includes Femi Branch, Tobi Bakre, Gbubemi Ejeye, Mercy Aigbe, Efe Irele, and Wumi Toriola. Ladun Awobokun serves as the supervising producer, while the executive producers are Filmone Group CEO Kene Okwuosa, Ladun Awobokun, and Craig Shurn.
