Tough Love (2017 film)

Tough Love is a 2017 Nigerian romantic drama film, produced and directed by Biodun Stephen.

Tough Love
Release poster on Irokotv
Directed byBiodun Stephen
Produced byMary Njoku
Biodun Stephen
Written byOzioma B. Nwughala
StarringBolaji Ogunmola
Vivian Metchie
Joshua Richard
Tomiwa Sage
Production
company
Shutterspeed Projects
Distributed byIrokotv
Release date
2017
CountryNigeria

The film tells a story of a United States returnee, Obaoluwa who is tricked into returning to his hometown in Abeokuta by his mother to seek alternative ways of keeping him away from substance abuse. Despite having difficulty adapting to his new life, the firm approach of his grandmum, and the continued love from a farm girl, Monike ensured he gradually changed his way of life.

Cast
  • Bolaji Ogunmola as Monike
  • Joshua Richard as Obaloluwa
  • Lawal Solomon
  • Blessing Jessica Obasi
  • Vivian Metchie as Iya Ola
  • Tomiwa Sage

Reception

It got a 3/5 rating from Nollywood Reinvented, who praised the performance of Vivian Metchie, but criticized the lack of chemistry and display of love progression between Joshua Richard and Bolaji Ogunmola. It also questioned the position of the makers of the film on human rights for justifying the relinquishment of rights to freedom of movement and the use of domestic corporal punishment for an adult.[1] True Nollywood Stories captioned its review "Tough Love" is a simple, well-told story that will move your heart. However, it noted that there were many unnecessary scenes in the film and the character buildup was not convincing. It praised the music and the acting of the main characters.[2]

Release

In June 2018, YNaija announced that the film is set for release on video streaming platform, Irokotv.[3]

References
  1. "Tough Love". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
  2. "REVIEW: "Tough Love" Is A Simple, Well-Told Story That Will Move Your Heart". True Nollywood Stories. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
  3. "BIODUN STEPHEN'S "TOUGH LOVE" IS COMING TO IROKO TV AND WE ARE HERE FOR IT". YNaija. June 8, 2018. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
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