No One Mourns the Wicked?
Ultimately, Wicked is a story about the cost of being othered, the pain of being misnamed, and the quiet revolution of standing in your truth.
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Joseph, a dreamer addicted to gambling, believes it's his path to riches. His obsession strains his marriage to Akunna and puts their daughter's education at risk. As Joseph spirals deeper, enabled by his friend Emeka and exploited by fake spiritual advisors, he faces dangerous consequences. His sister-in-law's misguided attempts to help and Akunna's growing frustration add to the chaos. Joseph must choose between his delusions and saving his family, job, and life in this comedic yet poignant tale of addiction and redemption.
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Joseph, a dreamer addicted to gambling, believes it's his path to riches. His obsession strains his marriage to Akunna and puts their daughter's education at risk. As Joseph spirals deeper, enabled by his friend Emeka and exploited by fake spiritual advisors, he faces dangerous consequences. His sister-in-law's misguided attempts to help and Akunna's growing frustration add to the chaos. Joseph must choose between his delusions and saving his family, job, and life in this comedic yet poignant tale of addiction and redemption.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Karyn Udeh
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Runtime:108 minutes
Studio:90s Entertainment
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