Hollywood meets Nollywood in Tempting Fate

tempting fateBy Darlington Abuda

Popular Nollywood actor, Ramsey Nouah, hits the cinemas across Nigeria in 2015 in the award winning movie Tempting Fate. This movie which is directed by Kevin Nkem Nwankwor (KNN), in his directorial debut is an official selection film chosen to be premiered at the 2015 Pan African Film Festival at the very prestigious Rave Cinema in Hollywood, and also at the USA Indie Fest.

Produced by KevStel Group Production and billed for release in cinemas across Nigeria during the Easter weekend, Tempting Fate is a heart touching film that depicts deep brotherly love, betrayal and forgiveness.

The movie explores a plot where two different paths in life can be taken with an unintended outcome. According to the director Tempting Fate is a “must see” film for everyone.

 

The movie explores the paths followed by two brothers. Edu played by Andrew Onochie who is making his first Hollywood debut is the brother with the calm and peaceful nature, yet is dealing with a life threatening illness. Edu relies on his spirituality to walk him through life, hand in hand with his girlfriend Tracy, played by Tiffany Denise Turner.

His brother, Ugo portrayed by Ramsey Nouah, is the hot headed one. He has chosen a life of crime to which his brother Edu ends up paying the price for. Ugo is spurred along his path of crime by Dan Davies playing the part of Scorpion as the gang leader.

The love Ugo has for Edu prevails as Ugo attempts to get the money needed for a lifesaving procedure for Edu, but results in a chain of events that serves to open up a world of hurt, betrayal and deception.

Tempting Fate is a Hollywood meet Nollywood production shot in Hollywood utilizing the latest technology. The movie showcases Nollywood movie icon Ramsey Nouah, Hollywood star Dan Davies known for his leading role in the 2010 musical hit, Ed Gein, The Musical, John Vogel recognised for his role in Jerry Bruckheimer’s ‘Soldier of Fortune’ and the award winning Jesus 2000. Tempting Fate also debuts upcoming Hollywood actor Andrew Onochie and Tiffany Denise Turner.