The Burial of Kojo
The Burial of Kojo

The Burial of Kojo

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2018
1h 20m
6.5(24 votes)
Drama
Thriller
Fantasy

Overview

A man is trapped in a mine shaft by his vengeful brother while his daughter embarks on a magical journey to rescue him.

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Cast & Crew

12 members
Acting

Cynthia Dankwa

Esi

Cynthia Dankwa
Acting

Joseph Otsiman

Kojo

Joseph Otsiman
Acting

Kobina Amissah-Sam

Kwabena

Kobina Amissah-Sam
Acting

Mamley Djangmah

Ama

Mamley Djangmah
Acting

Ama K. Abebrese

Older Esi (Narrator)

Ama K. Abebrese
Acting

Henry Adofo

Apalu

Henry Adofo
Acting

Anima Misa

Nana

Anima Misa
Acting

Brian Angels

Sergeant Asare

Brian Angels
Acting

Joe Addo

Detective Koomson

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Acting

Emanuel Nerttey

Young Kojo

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Edward Dankwa

Young Kwabena

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Zalfa Odonkor

Adwoa

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