The Nigerian film based on Sefi Atta’s novel with the same name, Swallow, Swallow tells the fallout about a naive secretary, Tolani, who becomes involved in drug smuggling with her streetwise friend, Rose. Sets in the 1980s, where the various events take place in Nigeria.
From FIFA World Cups to Nigerian drugs smugglers and illegal cases are soaring high due to the increasing poverty, trades, and transportation. It captures the rhythm of the city of Lagos while diving into the depth of Nigerian culture and lifestyle.