The Burial of Kojo

A man is trapped in a mine shaft by his vengeful brother while his daughter embarks on a magical journey to rescue him.

Cast

Cynthia Dankwa

as Esi

Joseph Otsiman

as Kojo

Kobina Amissah-Sam

as Kwabena

Mamley Djangmah

as Ama

Ama K. Abebrese

as Older Esi (Narrator)

Henry Adofo

as Apalu

Anima Misa

as Nana

Brian Angels

as Sergeant Asare

Joe Addo

as Detective Koomson

Emanuel Nerttey

as Young Kojo

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