Dwindle is a 2023 Nigerian comedy-crime film co-directed by Kayode Kasum and Dare Olaitan. Produced by Mimi Bartels, the film features an ensemble cast including Funke Akindele, Jide Kene Achufusi, Broda Shaggi, Adedimeji Lateef, Bisola Aiyeola, and Ini Edo. It premiered in cinemas in Nigeria on July 15, 2023.
Plot
The story follows two friends, Sogo and Buta, who are struggling with unemployment and trying to make ends meet. In a desperate attempt to find a solution to their financial woes, they decide to hijack a car. Unbeknownst to them, the car they steal belongs to a presidential candidate who has just been kidnapped. Their act of petty crime quickly spirals into a complex and dangerous entanglement as they find themselves caught in the middle of a larger conspiracy involving the kidnapped politician, an American agent, and a web of deceit. As they try to navigate the increasingly perilous situation, their initial hopes of a quick solution dwindle, replaced by a desperate fight for survival and a quest to clear their names.
Cast
- Funke Akindele as Mama Ifeanyi
- Jide Kene Achufusi as Sogo
- Broda Shaggi as Buta
- Adedimeji Lateef as Detective Jide
- Bisola Aiyeola as Officer Bimpe
- Ini Edo as Detective Jume
- Samuel A. Perry as Officer Seun
- Kunzima as Presidential Candidate
- Mimi Bartels as Tracy
Production
- Directors: Kayode Kasum, Dare Olaitan
- Producer: Mimi Bartels
- Country: Nigeria
- Language: English
- Genre: Comedy, Crime, Heist
- Release Date: July 15, 2023 (Nigeria)
The film was lauded for its blend of comedy and suspense, characteristic of modern Nollywood productions. It delves into themes of desperation, unintended consequences, and the unpredictable nature of fate, all within a humorous and action-packed framework.