Mending is a heartfelt 2025 Nollywood emotional drama directed by Robert O. Peters. Premiered on June 27, the film continues to resonate with audiences in cinemas across Nigeria, earning praise for its great performances and emotionally layered storytelling.
The story follows Sumi, a woman whose seemingly peaceful present is shadowed by the unresolved anguish of her past. Haunted by the mysterious disappearance of her father and the untimely death of her mother during her childhood, she has built a loving home with her husband, Dami, and their daughter. But when Fela—a man from her past who blames her for a long-buried tragedy—returns seeking vengeance, Sumi is forced to confront the ghosts she thought she had buried. As old wounds reopen, her emotional stability, family ties, and self-worth hang in the balance.
Anchored by a stellar cast—Shaffy Bello, Nancy Isime, Omowunmi Dada, Enyinna Nwigwe, Ademola Adedoyin, and Tumi “DC” Oluyole—the film delivers powerful performances that breathe authenticity into each character. Peters’ direction is both sensitive and deliberate, allowing the emotional tension to build without tipping into melodrama.
At 1 hour and 44 minutes, Mending is a tightly crafted drama that lingers well after the credits roll. It’s a stirring reminder that the path to healing is rarely linear—but always worth taking.
