The filmmaker, Laju Iren, recently hosted an exclusive private screening for her latest movie, Mistakenly Yours, at EbonyLife Place, Victoria Island in Lagos.
Directed by the talented Biodun Stephen, Mistakenly Yours promises to captivate audiences with its engaging narrative, exploring how a simple mistake can lead to unexpected adventures, personal growth, and even love.
The movie, which premiered virtually this Easter, follows the story of a successful filmmaker who, amid family pressure to settle down, finds herself entangled in a fake engagement with a clergyman seeking marriage for professional advancement, leading to a journey of self-discovery and romance.
Speaking about the film, Iren expressed her excitement, stating, “it’s a romantic film about two people who were not supposed to be together or are not supposed to fall in love but just happened to fall in love. I think the story can resonate with any audience because it’s a beautiful story. It’s a universal story that anybody can relate with. It was shot here in Lagos.”
The film stars Stan Nze and Chinonso Arubayi in leading roles, with Iren revealing that she specifically wrote the story with them in mind. Despite challenges during production, including uncertainties surrounding Nze’s availability, the team overcame obstacles, ultimately creating a remarkable cinema experience.
Lead actor Nze commented on his experience, describing the film as “an intriguing story, fun, and faith-based, adding, “it is a feel-good movie. The fact that it’s a faith-based movie dragged me to it in the first place. The script is nicely written. For every time I have to do a film, it’s the script that drags me to it. This was perfectly written. It has an amazing director and a great co-cast.”
The private screening was attended by notable figures including, Olumide Oworu, Omotunde Lolo 1, Chinonso Arubayi, Tomike Adeoye, Pastor Emmanuel Iren, Christian content creator Moromoluwatiketike, and other esteemed guests.
