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AFRIFF 15th Edition
Shorts

STAY

A film by Onyinye Blessing
Official Selection

Shorts

STAY

A film by Onyinye Blessing

Nigeria10 min2026

Synopsis

On a quiet journey through a serene pine forest, Ada and Kunle share what appears to be an ordinary day filled with love, laughter, and tender moments. As they wander through the trees, Ada savours every second, secretly jots down in her diary and holding onto memories she knows may soon become precious. Though Kunle senses something unusual in her behaviour, he remains unaware of the burden she carries, a terminal illness she has chosen not to let define their final day together, Wanting one last moment of pure happiness, Ada spends the day simply by being his woman, not a patient or a goodbye. A poignant story about love, loss, and the courage to choose beautiful memories over fear, STAY explores the enduring nature of love even in the face of inevitable goodbye.

Credits

Director
Onyinye Blessing
Writers
Onyinye Blessing
Producers
Onyinye Blessing, Chukwuebuka Okonkwo
Key cast
Lorenzo Menakaya, Eberechukwu Nwodi