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Reluctantly Queer (2016): Cast

Reluctantly Queer (2016) movie poster

Reluctantly Queer is a 2016 short drama directed by Akosua Adoma Owusu, starring Kwame Edwin Otu. It runs 8 minutes.

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Reluctantly Queer (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
8 min
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Reluctantly Queer About?

The premise of Reluctantly Queer without spoilers.

This short film explores the complex inner world of a young man in Ghana as he grapples with conflicting feelings of love for his mother and his own same-sex attraction. Through a series of intimate letters, the film delves into his emotional journey and the challenges he faces in reconciling these aspects of his identity. The film was nominated for the Golden Berlin Bear and Teddy Best Short Film at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2016.

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Cast & crew

Reluctantly Queer Cast

Kwame Edwin Otu stars in Reluctantly Queer. Directed by Akosua Adoma Owusu.

From the director

More from Akosua Adoma Owusu

More films directed by Akosua Adoma Owusu: King of Sanwi, Pelourinho, They Don’t Really Care About Us, On Monday of Last Week and Mahogany Too.

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Reluctantly Queer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Reluctantly Queer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Reluctantly Queer?

Reluctantly Queer runs 8 minutes.

When was Reluctantly Queer released?

Reluctantly Queer was released on February 16, 2016.

Who directed Reluctantly Queer?

Reluctantly Queer was directed by Akosua Adoma Owusu.

More films by Akosua Adoma Owusu

Who is in the cast of Reluctantly Queer?

Reluctantly Queer stars Kwame Edwin Otu.

Does Reluctantly Queer have a post-credit scene?

No. Reluctantly Queer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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