• 1999
  • 1h 39m
The Secret Laughter of Women

Summary A beautiful young single mother feels the pressure from the ex-pat Nigerian community to get married. Her precocious son has met his hero, a cynical English comic book writer and decides he is a match for his mum. The fall for each other but their love is tested by resistance from the community. View more details

  • 1999
  • 1h 39m

The Secret Laughter of Women

Directed : Peter Schwabach

Written : Misan Sagay O.O. Sagay

Stars : Nia Long Colin Firth Joke Silva Dan Lett

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Genres : Comedy Drama Romance

Release date : Nov 25, 1999

Countries of origin : Canada United Kingdom Nigeria

Official sites : Optimum Releasing

Language : English

Filming locations : Ealing, London, England, UK

Production companies : HandMade Films Paragon Entertainment Corporation

Summary A beautiful young single mother feels the pressure from the ex-pat Nigerian community to get married. Her precocious son has met his hero, a cynical English comic book writer and decides he is a match for his mum. The fall for each other but their love is tested by resistance from the community. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy Drama Romance

Release date : Nov 25, 1999

Countries of origin : Canada United Kingdom Nigeria

Official sites : Optimum Releasing

Language : English

Filming locations : Ealing, London, England, UK

Production companies : HandMade Films Paragon Entertainment Corporation

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