First Trailer For Film Adaptation Of 'Half Of A Yellow Sun' Released [VIDEO]

Half of a Yellow Sun is based on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie‘s novel of the same name, which won the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2007. The drama follows twin sisters Olanna and Kainene as their lives are dramatically changed by the events of the Biafran War. As the trailer shows, it was an extremely tumultuous time. Weddings were interrupted by bombs going off. Along with the violence and destruction, the sisters also face personal troubles with their respective lovers.

The film is loaded down with talented names: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton and John Boyega (of Attack the Block), with acclaimed playwright Biyi Bandele at the helm.

The film does not have a release date yet, but it will be shown at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.