Clarissa

Upcoming drama Clarissa is a modern interpretation of the novel Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf. Set in Lagos, Nigeria, the story focuses on a high-society woman named Clarissa as she organizes a party at her residence. The event leads to an unplanned reunion with close friends from her younger years. Over the course of one night, the group looks back on their history, confronting memories of complicated romances, secret longings, and failed ambitions.

The film is directed by Chuko Esiri and Arie Esiri, with a screenplay written by Chuko Esiri. It is a United States production from NEON, Per Capita Productions, and Invention Studios. The ensemble cast features Sophie Okonedo in the title role, alongside David Oyelowo, Nikki Amuka-Bird, India Ria Amarteifio, Ayo Edebiri, and Toheeb Jimoh, with a total of 23 credited performers. The movie has a runtime of 134 minutes.