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Shining Star

Shining Star

2024 · 79 min · Drama

Ofoma suffers relentless and brutal abuse from his stepfather, Ehis. Ofoma’s mother, Endurance, endures her son’s suffering in silence, unable to confront her husband. Despite the abuse, Ofoma has an unwavering love for baseball. This passion leads to trouble when Ehis wrongly accuses him of stealing money to watch baseball games.

Directed by Great Valentine Edochie · Written by Saniye Alasia

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