Swallow (2021): Cast, Ratings & Ending
Swallow is a 2021 drama thriller directed by Kunle Afolayan, starring Niyola as Tolani Ajao, Deyemi Okanlawon and Ijeoma Grace Agu. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes. IMDb users rate it 4.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Kunle Afolayan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Netflix
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Swallow About?
The premise of Swallow without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
Set in 1980s Lagos, Nigeria, this gripping drama follows Tolani as she attempts to escape a difficult life and becomes entangled in a dangerous scheme involving drug trafficking. Her pursuit of freedom leads her down a perilous path, forcing her to face the devastating repercussions of her decisions and fight for survival.
Swallow Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- 1980s
- drug
- friend
- fallout
- lagos
- struggle
- life
- social issue
- based on novel
Swallow Cast & Characters
Niyola leads the cast as Tolani Ajao, with Deyemi Okanlawon as Sanwo and Ijeoma Grace Agu as Rose Adamson. Directed by Kunle Afolayan; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kunle Afolayan
- Niyola as Tolani Ajao
- Deyemi Okanlawon as Sanwo
- Ijeoma Grace Agu as Rose Adamson
- Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha as Mama Chidi
Also Starring in Swallow
· 5 more- Eniola Badmus Mrs Durojaiye
- Mercy Aigbe Violet
- Omotunde Adebowale David Franka
- Kevin Ikeduba O.C.
- Frank Donga
More from Kunle Afolayan
More films directed by Kunle Afolayan: Ìjọ̀gbọ̀n, Citation, Mokalik (Mechanic) and The CEO.
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Swallow Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Swallow 4.1/10.
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IMDb 4.1 /10
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TMDB 47% User score
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Movie Insider 1.0 /5
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Swallow Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Swallow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two friends, Benjamin and Dom, are celebrating their last night together before Benjamin flies to Los Angeles to become a gay porn star. Their plan is risky but simple: a quick drug run to Canada to make some money that will help set up Benjamin in his new life.
Their contact, Alice, drags them into a dangerous scheme. She forces them to swallow five condom-wrapped drug bundles—Dom takes four and Benjamin swallows the fifth. As they cross the border, a tense moment at a rest stop erupts when Dom stands up to a homophobic truck driver and is punched in the stomach. He begins to suffer severe stomach pains and ends up passing one of the packages.
Full summary
The whole story of Swallow, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Swallow Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Swallow | Official Teaser | Netflix
How Well Do You Know Swallow?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Where is Benjamin flying to pursue his dream of becoming a gay porn star?
Swallow Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Avale” and “Difícil de tragar”.
- Also known as
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- Avale
- Difícil de tragar
- Difícil de Engolir
- 삼키고 삼키며
- דברים שצריך לבלוע
- 吞噬
- 毒境
- Lagos'ta İki Kadın
- Greu de înghiţit
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Swallow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Swallow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Swallow?
Swallow runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was Swallow released?
Swallow was released on October 1, 2021.
Who directed Swallow?
Swallow was directed by Kunle Afolayan.
More films by Kunle Afolayan Who is in the cast of Swallow?
Swallow stars Niyola as Tolani Ajao, Deyemi Okanlawon as Sanwo and Ijeoma Grace Agu as Rose Adamson, among 9 credited actors.
How is Swallow rated?
Swallow has 4.1/10 on IMDb, 47% on TMDB and 1.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Swallow have a post-credit scene?
No. Swallow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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