Genre: thriller, drama
The movie tells the story of four teenagers. They live in a remote village in Nigeria. They all study at the same school. They are friends since childhood. All of them are living the same routine life. All of them are bored by living in a small village. They have big dreams and teenage desires to fulfill. But they can’t do that while living in a small village.
One day while roaming in the woods they found a bag full of diamonds. They first thought to leave the bag in the woods itself. But after some thought, they decide to keep the bag with them. When they get one of the diamonds checked by a diamond merchant, they find that it is the most valuable diamond. The four friends sell them and start fulfilling their deep desires. They feel happy, and their boring life changes into an interesting one. Now they have a lot of money. And they can do anything by this money. These teenager are unaware that their fun time will soon turn into a nightmare.
While these friends are having the time of their lives, some people are following them and noticing each and every action. They are the real owners of the diamonds and are very dangerous. They can do anything to get their diamonds back. What will happen when these dangerous people encounter four teenagers and ask for their valuable diamonds?
Actors Bimbo Manuel, Gabriel Afolayan, Sam Dede, Tana Adelana, Yemi Solade, Bolaji Amusan, Femi Adebayo, Yemi Sodimu, Femi Branch, and Adunni Ade are playing key roles with various other actors in supporting roles.
The story of the movie is written by Tunde Babalolam. The movie is produced by Golden Effects Pictures. The movie is directed by Kunle Afolayan.
Ijogbon was released on October 13, 2023 on Netflix. The movie is available in English, Yoruba, French, and Portuguese.
