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The Burial of Kojo

The Burial of Kojo

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The Burial of Kojo

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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1 video

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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Acting

Edward Dankwa

Young Kwabena

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Zalfa Odonkor

Adwoa

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