The White Handkerchief


The White Handkerchief is a 1998 short Nigerian film produced and directed by Tunde Kelani and starring Yemi Komolafe, Yemi Shodimu, and Khabirat Kafidipe.
The film was adapted from The Virgin, a debut novel of Bayo Adebowale.

Plot summary

The film tells the story of a young village girl called Awero, played by Sola Asedeko, who lost her virginity as a result of rape before she met her childhood love, called Odejimi, whom she decides to marry. Odejimi must use a white handkerchief to evidence the virginal blood of Awero on their wedding night as required by tradition. Odejimi is disappointed when no blood is produced, and this results in a war between the villagers of Awero and Odejimi.

Cast

  • Sola Asedeko
  • Idowu Philips
  • Khabirat Kafidipe
  • Yemi Shodimu as Odejimi
  • Akinwunmi Isola
  • Yemi Akomolafe as Awero
  • Yinka Akanbi as Lapade
  • Kemi Akanni as Odejimi's Aunt
  • Abiodun Aleja as Dauda
  • Moji Bamtefa as Awero's Mother
  • Lai Karounwi as Awero's Father