title: The White Handkerchief
text: # The White Handkerchief
  
  The White Handkerchief is a 1998 short Nigerian film produced and directed by Tunde Kelani and starring Yemi Komolafe, Yemi Shodimu, and Khabirat Kafidipe. The film was adapted from The Virgin, a debut novel of Bayo Adebowale.
  
  ## Plot summary
  
  The film tells the story of a young village girl called Awero, played by Sola Asedeko, who lost her virginity as a result of rape before she met her childhood love, called Odejimi, whom she decides to marry. Odejimi must use a white handkerchief to evidence the virginal blood of Awero on their wedding night as required by tradition. Odejimi is disappointed when no blood is produced and this results in a war between the villagers of Awero and Odejimi.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Sola Asedeko
  * Idowu Philips
  * Khabirat Kafidipe
  * Yemi Shodimu
  * Akinwunmi Isola
  * Yemi Komolafe
  