Character Breakdown

• BIBIANA (BB) - (Early 30s): Stunning, energetic, and spontaneous. She uses her seductive charm as armor. Beneath her mischievous persona lies a deep-seated desperation, fueled by immense parental pressure and a fear of being left behind. Her fatal flaw is her inability to be happy for others when she feels her own life is lacking.
• SOPHIA - (Early 30s): Equally beautiful and energetic, but more subdued and thoughtful than BIBIANA. She wears glasses, which are symbolic of her occasional inability to see the treachery right in front of her. Kind-hearted and resilient, her journey is about finding her strength and voice in the face of betrayal.
• DR. VICTOR : Tall and composed. An accomplished orthopedic surgeon who clawed his way up from poverty, working as a plumber's apprentice part-time to fund his long medical education. He is mature, perceptive, and has no time for BIBIANA's past games.
• TAMUNO - (30s): A handsome, grounded, and successful professional. He is genuine and falls for Sophia, but his trust is shattered by a calculated deception, testing his ability to see beyond the surface.
• DAVID (nick name Davido) - (30s): Charismatic and smooth-talking with dreams of Afrobeat stardom. He is drawn to BIBIANA's beauty and her fabricated "perfect wife" persona. He represents the superficial desires BIBIANA is chasing.
• UNCLE CHINEDU (Pharm CHINEDU) - (Mid 50s): BIBIANA's uncle. A successful pharmacist friend of Doctor Victor, sharp and well-to-do. He is often exasperated by the antics of the younger generation but has a soft spot for his niece.
• BIBIANA'S PARENTS - (60s): Her MOTHER is consumed by a serious health condition and the desperate need to see a grandchild, projecting her anxiety onto BIBIANA. Her FATHER is more pragmatic, viewing his wife's obsession with omugwo as a social status play, creating a tense home environment.
• SOPHIA'S FATHER - (70s): He is sceptical of the influence of BIBIANA on his daughter Sophia. Reflective of his age, he uses Igbo adages during conversations.
• SOPHIA'S FATHER'S MISTRESS, COSY - (50s): She's related to BIBIANA, unknown to Sophia and his father. Attentive and manipulative in subtle ways.
• ABU, GYM INSTRUCTOR - (30s): He is well built but shouts orders. A bit cocky, but in control.
• KIKE - (40s): Uncle Chinedu's mistress. Demanding and materialistic, with a Yoruba accent, adding tension through her nagging and romantic involvement.
• FEMI - (20s): A slick video editor at a cyber cafe. Greedy and opportunistic, willing to blackmail for more money.
• PLAINCLOTHES POLICE OFFICER - (40s): Observant and authoritative, intervenes in the bar fight with a gun for a warning shot.
• NURSE - (30s): A friendly, minor character that works at the Clinic.

Props and Costumes

Props

• Sophia's Glasses: Symbolic key prop, removed when she can't "see" situations clearly.
• Smartphone: Used for secret recording, anonymous email, calls, texts, and video editing/viewing.
• Engagement Ring: Symbol of commitment, changes hands tragically and comically.
• Charred Pot and Black Mass (Burnt Food): In kitchen scene, with sizzling oil and smoke.
• Dish Towel: Waved at smoke detector.
• Spoon: Used by father to scoop burnt food.
• Bluetooth Speaker: Playing Afrobeats in apartment.
• Large Pillow: Cuddled by Bibiana in loneliness.
• Travel Bag: At Sophia's feet when arriving.
• Drinks/Glasses: On sofa in living room and restaurant scenes.
• Wad of Cash: Stolen from drawer.
• Hemp Joint (Partly Smoked): Planted under pillow.
• Paper: Under pillow with joint.
• Bandage: Wrapped around Sophia's ankle.
• Doctor's Card: Given by Abu to Sophia.
• Cocktail: In restaurant and thrown in bar fight.
• Medical File: In Victor's hand.
• Surgical Mask: Worn by Victor in office.
• Intercom: Buzzes in office.
• Steak Knife: Grabbed and used in bar fight.
• Gun: For police officer's warning shot.
• Necklace Wrapped Around Plumbing Pipe: Improvised club in final scene.
• Container of Crayfish: Knocked into bin in kitchen.
• Steaming Pot of Soup: Delivered by Sophia.
• Laptop: For viewing manipulated video.
• Velvet Box: For engagement ring.
• Gym Equipment: Weights, mats, leg press machine, treadmill.
• Smoke Detector: Beeping weakly.
• Doctor's Scrubs: For Victor in office.

Costumes

• Bibiana: Stylish loungewear (kitchen), crop top and mini-skirt (apartment), seductive but stylish outfits like crop tops and form-fitting dresses (general), trendy gym wear, dressed to k!ll (Victor's office night).
• Sophia: Stylish glasses (symbolic), trendy gym wear, without glasses in office initially, emaciated in final scene (if applicable, but mainly for Bibiana).
• Dr. Victor: Smart casuals (initial visit), scrubs/suit (office), transitions to well-dressed man symbolizing success.
• Tamuno: Professional attire, casual at gym and bar.
• David: Casual, charismatic style, gym wear.
• Uncle Chinedu: Well-to-do pharmacist attire, glasses.
• Bibiana's Parents: Casual home wear, mother looking frail.
• Sophia's Father: Elderly casual, with mistress in non-explicit romantic setting.
• Cosy: Mature, related to Bibiana, casual.
• Abu: Gym instructor outfit, well-built physique emphasized.
• Kike: Romantic, non-explicit attire, jewelry-focused.
• Femi: Slick, casual cyber cafe editor look.
• Police Officer: Plainclothes, sipping water at bar. Pistol and Handcuff
• Date: Friendly casual bar attire.

Shot List

1. Wide shot: Kitchen filled with smoke, Bibiana waving towel at detector.
2. Close-up: Pot with charred mass, sizzling oil.
3. Medium shot: Father enters, pinching nose.
4. Over-the-shoulder: Father scoops with spoon, grimaces.
5. Close-up: Mother coughing, entering.
6. Two-shot: Bibiana and mother, comforting hand on shoulder.
7. Close-up: Bibiana's eyes welling with tears.

1. Wide shot: Stylish apartment, Afrobeats playing, Bibiana dancing alone.
2. Close-up: Cigarette smoke, her eyes showing loneliness.
3. Medium shot: Music ends, she cuddles pillow, whispers.
4. Handheld: Knock on door, she jumps, smooths outfit.
5. Two-shot: Opens door to Victor, looking him up and down.
6. Close-up: Flicker of recognition in Victor's eyes.
7. Medium shot: Phone rings, he answers, waves goodbye.
8. Close-up: Bibiana slams door, leans against it, breathing heavily.

1. Medium shot: Another knock, Bibiana groans.
2. Two-shot: Opens door to Sophia with bag, they hug excitedly.
3. Wide shot: Settled on sofa with drinks.
4. Close-up: Sophia teasing about Victor.
5. Two-shot: Bibiana waving dismissively, they clink glasses.

1. Wide shot: Bibiana and Sophia scrolling phones on sofa.
2. Close-up: Bibiana tapping screen about gym blog.
3. Medium shot: Approaches Uncle with Kike on lap.
4. Two-shot: Uncle irritated, denies money.
5. Close-up: Bibiana's face hardens, glares at Kike.

1. Low-angle: Shadow moves stealthily, moonlit.
2. Close-up: Opens drawer, takes cash wad.
3. Medium shot: Slips out quietly.

1. Medium shot: Uncle leads Kike in, pulls her on lap.
2. Close-up: Moves pillow, finds paper and joint.
3. Two-shot: Confusion to anger, Kike bewildered.

1. Wide shot: Driving, grim expression, Kike arms crossed.
2. Two-shot: Kike nagging about money.
3. Close-up: Screeching halt, eyes wide.
4. Medium shot: Tension, Kike huffs.

1. Wide shot: High-end gym, Bibiana and Sophia enter in gym wear.
2. Tracking: Bibiana scans room, lands on David lifting weights.
3. Two-shot: Whispers to Sophia, Tamuno approaches.
4. Close-up: Genuine smile between Sophia and Tamuno.
5. Medium shot: Sophia on leg press, winces in pain.

1. Medium shot: Sophia on bench with bandage, Bibiana tapping foot.
2. Two-shot: Abu approaches, hands card, lingers on hand.
3. Close-up: Sophia removes hand gently.
4. Medium shot: Phone rings, father calls.
5. Cutaway: Father in living room with woman on chest.
6. Close-up: Sophia looks at card, resolve.

1. Wide shot: Trendy restaurant, view of lagoon.
2. Two-shot: Bibiana and David, glasses on table.
3. Close-up: David laughs, leans in.
4. Medium shot: Phone buzzes, ignores call, texts.

1. Medium shot: Pristine office, Sophia on table, squinting without glasses.
2. Alone: Nervous, looks around.

1. Door opens: Victor enters with file.
2. Two-shot: Introduces self, Sophia explains pain.
3. Close-up: Joke about treadmill, grim smile.
4. Medium shot: Examines foot, gazing.
5. Intercom buzzes, he leaves.
6. Close-up: Sophia calls Bibiana.
7. Bibiana enters, hands glasses.
8. Victor re-enters with mask.
9. Medium shot: Kneels, examines tendon, Bibiana records discreetly.
10. Reveal: Pulls down mask, shock on faces.

1. Wide shot: Silence between women.
2. Close-up: Bibiana V.O. thoughts.
3. Flashback: Phone call from Cosy.
4. Two-shot: Sophia speaks, Bibiana cuts off.

1. Medium shot: Bibiana dressed to k!ll, pleads.
2. Two-shot: Victor rejects calmly.
3. Flashback: Fixing pipes.

1. Dimly lit: Bibiana with Femi, hands phone.
2. Close-up: Instructions for editing.
3. Medium shot: Transfers money, he works.

1. Medium shot: Tamuno watches video on laptop.
2. Two-shot: Sophia explains, he accuses.
3. Close-up: Tears, he tells her to leave.

1. Sleek kitchen: Bibiana on phone, panicked.
2. David enters, kisses.
3. Medium shot: Knocks crayfish into bin.
4. Sophia arrives with pot.
5. Later: David eats, proposes kiss.

1. Wide shot: Buzzing bar, lagoon breeze.
2. Group shot: Table with David, Bibiana, Sophia, Date, Tamuno.
3. Medium: Bibiana spots Femi, excuses.
4. Handheld chaos: Confrontation, slap, knife lunge.
5. Gunshot: Officer intervenes.
6. Close-up: Tamuno proposes, David gives ring.

1. Golden sunlight: Victor and Sophia enter laughing.
2. Reveal: Bibiana in shadows, emaciated.
3. Medium: Lunge with pipe-necklace.
4. Close-up: Freezes at reflection, drops it.
5. Group hug: Tears to laughter, fade out.

Shooting Schedule