Half of a Yellow Sun (2014)

Sisters Olanna and Kainene return home to 1960s Nigeria, where they soon diverge on different paths. As civil war breaks out, political events loom larger than their differences as they join the fight to establish an independent republic.

Director: Biyi Bandele

Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Joseph Mawle, John Boyega, Onyeka Onwenu, Babou Ceesay, Susan Wokoma, Jude Orhorha, Genevieve Nnaji, Gloria Anozie, Tina Mba, Wale Ojo, Ayo Lijadu, Naya Amobi, Zack Orji, Kasper Michaels, Reginald Ofodile