Dara - A Port Harcourt Love Story?

When love rises against power, something must fall.

Set in the vibrant city of Port Harcourt, DARA tells the emotional coming-of-age love story of Idara, a passionate and ambitious young man navigating friendship, love, loyalty, and dangerous rivalry within a Nigerian university environment. As a rising campus influencer and creative, Idara finds himself caught between toxic love and the harsh realities of power struggles that threaten to destroy everything he holds dear. When he falls deeply in love with a young woman (Sophie) who is already admired by a feared cult leader (Agama), emotions escalate into tension, obsession, and tragedy. Against the colorful backdrop of youth culture, social media fame, and campus life, DARA explores themes of identity, ambition, toxic masculinity, sacrifice, and the cost of love. The story builds toward a heartbreaking climax that leaves audiences reflecting on destiny, choices, and the true meaning of joy—the meaning behind the name ‘Idara. ‘DARA’.

Director

Bobby Rak

Language

English