Nigeria, Jan. 24 -- What will you do when you realise that you have just six months to live? That became the dilemma of a single father, whose only treasure on earth was his daughter. "Behind Her Smile," a 2026 Nollywood drama directed by Barnabas Benjamin and released on IK Ogbonna TV via YouTube, revolves around this story.

Starring IK Ogbonna, Lucy Donalds, Chioma Nwosu, and young Dera Osadebe, the 1-hour, 37-minute movie delves deeply into the theme of trust. While Nollywood often leans on moralistic storytelling, this movie elevates the formula by focusing on the psychological undercurrents of trust and abuse, making it a compelling watch for audiences seeking depth beyond surface-level drama.

The movie tells the story of Mr Ekene,...