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The Mirror Boy (2011): Cast & Box Office

The Mirror Boy (2011) movie poster

The Mirror Boy is a 2011 adventure drama directed by Obi Emelonye, starring Osita Iheme as Mirror Boy, Edward Kagutuzi and Genevieve Nnaji. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $54,771 worldwide.

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The Mirror Boy (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Obi Emelonye
Genres
Drama , Adventure , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mirror Boy About?

The premise of The Mirror Boy without spoilers.

Tijan, a 12‑year‑old, leaves London after a street fight when his mother returns to their Gambian roots. In Banjul he sees a mysterious boy in a mirror who later appears in the market and vanishes. Lost, Tijan meets the enigmatic Mirror Boy—visible only to him—who leads him through a spiritual rite and a surreal journey that reveals hidden truths about his heritage.

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Cast & crew

The Mirror Boy Cast & Characters

Osita Iheme leads the cast as Mirror Boy, with Edward Kagutuzi as Tijan and Genevieve Nnaji as Teema. Directed by Obi Emelonye; 37 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Obi Emelonye

More films directed by Obi Emelonye: Black Mail and Last Flight to Abuja.

Full filmography
Box office

The Mirror Boy Box Office

The Mirror Boy grossed $54,771 worldwide.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$54.8K

International
$54.8K
Details

The Mirror Boy Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Băiatul din oglindă” and “صبي المرآة”.

Also known as
  • Băiatul din oglindă
  • صبي المرآة
  • O Garoto do Espelho
  • El chico del espejo
  • 鏡中孩
  • 镜中男孩
  • 鏡中男孩
  • Za chlapcem ze zrcadla
  • Fiú a tükörben
  • Το Αγόρι στον Καθρέφτη
  • הילד בראי
  • ティジャンと鏡の中の少年
+3 more
  • Мальчик из зеркала
  • เด็กชายในกระจก
  • Cậu bé trong gương

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FAQ

The Mirror Boy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Mirror Boy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Mirror Boy?

The Mirror Boy runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was The Mirror Boy released?

The Mirror Boy was released on June 10, 2011.

Who directed The Mirror Boy?

The Mirror Boy was directed by Obi Emelonye.

More films by Obi Emelonye

Who is in the cast of The Mirror Boy?

The Mirror Boy stars Osita Iheme as Mirror Boy, Edward Kagutuzi as Tijan and Genevieve Nnaji as Teema, among 37 credited actors.

How much did The Mirror Boy make at the box office?

The Mirror Boy grossed $54,771 worldwide.

Does The Mirror Boy have a post-credit scene?

No. The Mirror Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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