The film tells a story of a United States returnee, Obaoluwa who is tricked into returning to his hometown in Abeokuta by his mother to seek alternative ways of keeping him away from substance abuse. Despite having difficulty adapting to his new life, the firm approach of his grandmum, and the continued love from a farm girl, Monike ensured he gradually changed his way of life.
It got a 3/5 rating from Nollywood Reinvented, who praised the performance of Vivian Metchie, but criticized the lack of chemistry and display of love progression between Joshua Richard and Bolaji Ogunmola. It also questioned the position of the makers of the film on human rights for justifying the relinquishment of rights to freedom of movement and the use of domestic corporal punishment for an adult.[1]True Nollywood Stories captioned its review "Tough Love" is a simple, well-told story that will move your heart. However, it noted that there were many unnecessary scenes in the film and the character buildup was not convincing. It praised the music and the acting of the main characters.[2]
Release
In June 2018, YNaija announced that the film is set for release on video streaming platform, Irokotv.[3]
^"REVIEW: "Tough Love" Is A Simple, Well-Told Story That Will Move Your Heart". True Nollywood Stories. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
^"BIODUN STEPHEN'S "TOUGH LOVE" IS COMING TO IROKO TV AND WE ARE HERE FOR IT". YNaija. June 8, 2018. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
January 07, 2023
tough, love, 2017, film, tough, love, 2017, nigerian, romantic, drama, film, produced, directed, biodun, stephen, tough, loverelease, poster, irokotvdirected, bybiodun, stephenwritten, byozioma, nwughalaproduced, bymary, njoku, biodun, stephenstarringbolaji, o. Tough Love is a 2017 Nigerian romantic drama film produced and directed by Biodun Stephen Tough LoveRelease poster on IrokotvDirected byBiodun StephenWritten byOzioma B NwughalaProduced byMary Njoku Biodun StephenStarringBolaji OgunmolaVivian Metchie Joshua Richard Tomiwa SageProductioncompanyShutterspeed ProjectsDistributed byIrokotvRelease date2017CountryNigeriaThe film tells a story of a United States returnee Obaoluwa who is tricked into returning to his hometown in Abeokuta by his mother to seek alternative ways of keeping him away from substance abuse Despite having difficulty adapting to his new life the firm approach of his grandmum and the continued love from a farm girl Monike ensured he gradually changed his way of life Contents 1 Cast 2 Reception 3 Release 4 ReferencesCast EditBolaji Ogunmola as Monike Joshua Richard as Obaloluwa Lawal Solomon Blessing Jessica Obasi Vivian Metchie as Iya Ola Tomiwa SageReception EditIt got a 3 5 rating from Nollywood Reinvented who praised the performance of Vivian Metchie but criticized the lack of chemistry and display of love progression between Joshua Richard and Bolaji Ogunmola It also questioned the position of the makers of the film on human rights for justifying the relinquishment of rights to freedom of movement and the use of domestic corporal punishment for an adult 1 True Nollywood Stories captioned its review Tough Love is a simple well told story that will move your heart However it noted that there were many unnecessary scenes in the film and the character buildup was not convincing It praised the music and the acting of the main characters 2 Release EditIn June 2018 YNaija announced that the film is set for release on video streaming platform Irokotv 3 References Edit Tough Love Nollywood Reinvented Retrieved 2018 10 01 REVIEW Tough Love Is A Simple Well Told Story That Will Move Your Heart True Nollywood Stories Retrieved 2018 10 01 BIODUN STEPHEN S TOUGH LOVE IS COMING TO IROKO TV AND WE ARE HERE FOR IT YNaija June 8 2018 Retrieved 2018 10 01 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tough Love 2017 film amp oldid 1100746282, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
