Rising Moon is a 2005 Nigerian drama film directed by Andy Nwakalor and starring Onyeka Onwenu. The film received 12 nominations and won 6 awards at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2006, including the awards for Best Picture, Best Visual Effects and Best Editing.
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Plot
Ulomma is married to Obasi . Having been unable to bear children for a long time, Ulomma faces ridicule and taunts, which prompt the family to bring in a new wife for Obasi. Amidst this family drama, the village's chief priest dies. Seeking spiritual guidance, Ulomma turns to a white Catholic priest and prays for a child, vowing that the child will serve Jesus if her prayer is answered. Meanwhile, Obasi visits the village's traditional shrine and pledges his child's devotion to that deity if his prayer is granted. Eventually, Ulomma becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son, leading to a conflict between the parents who have pledged their child's devotion to different gods.
Cast
Onyeka Onwenu as Ulomma
Justus Esiri as Obasi
Emeka Nwabueze as Igwe
Akume Akume as Big Ifenna
Arthur Brooks as Father Benjamin
Maureen Solomon
Loveth Ezeanowi as Ugboaku
Amaka Ife as Chika
Prince Emeka Ani as Agwuturumbe
Oninyi Joseph as Obi
Nzubechi Anele as Catechist 2
Ezea Iloete Byron as Uche
Emeka Onah Feddy as Edochia
Enebeli Hyacinth Ijomah as Ekekwe
Onunkwo Ikechukwu as Nwaka
Joy L. Torty as Ukamaka
Victor Ugwonwu as Catechist 1