Son Of The Soil Movie Trailer HD - Plot synopsis: Directed by British-Chinese filmmaker Chee Keong Cheung (Redcon-1), 'SON OF THE SOIL' stars British-Nigerian actor Razaaq Adoti (Black Hawk Down, Amistad), who also wrote the script. The cast includes Patience Ozokwo, Iretiola Doyle, Sunshine Rosman, Taye Arimoro, Emeka Golden and Sharon Rotimi. Shot entirely in Nigeria, the film brings a contemporary African action story to UK audiences, led by a cast that blends emerging talent with industry veterans.
'SON OF THE SOIL' has already earned significant acclaim. The film won Best Director , Overall Best Film and Best International Showcase at the 2025 Black Star International Film Festival (Ghana). It also received the Audience Choice Award at The African International Film Festival, and holds seven nominations at the upcoming Best of Nollywood Awards.
Described by Nollywire as “Nollywood’s most ambitious action film yet,” 'SON OF THE SOIL' delivers gritty, grounded and propulsive action, capturing the vivid energy of Nigeria’s criminal underworld. The film features standout action set pieces with the urgency of Blood Diamond and Man on Fire, built around a tense Taken-style revenge narrative.
Following a successful cinema release in Nigeria, the film was hailed as a “Nollywood game-changer” that revitalised the Nigerian action movie landscape. UK audiences will now have the opportunity to see this UK/Nigerian co-production on the big screen.
SYNOPSIS: Zion Ladejo, a former Nigerian Special Ops paratrooper, has built a quiet life in exile after a mission gone wrong. When news of his sister’s sudden death forces him back home, he is drawn into a Nigeria battling drugs, corruption and organised crime.
FESTIVAL RECOGNITION – 'SON OF THE SOIL'
• Winner – Best Director (Black Star International Film Festival 2025) • Winner – Overall Best Film (Black Star International Film Festival 2025) • Winner – Best International Showcase (Black Star International Film Festival 2025) • Winner – Audience Choice Award (African International Film Festival) • Seven nominations – Best of Nollywood Awards
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