What Lies Within
# What Lies Within

What Lies Within is a 2017 Nigerian drama thriller film directed by Vanessa Nzediegwu and starring an ensemble cast of Michelle Dede, Paul Utomi, Ebele Okaro, Kiki Omeili, Okey Uzoeshi, Vanessa Nzediegwu, Ken Erics, Odenike and Tope Tedela. The film was written by Paul Utomi. What Lies Within was shot on location in Lagos, Nigeria.

## Premise

What Lies Within chronicles 24 hours in the life of a happily married woman and her pregnant sister-in-law who are unwittingly thrust into the center of an incident that could have far reaching consequences on their lives and those of their loved ones.

## Cast

* Michelle Dede as Fiona
* Paul Utomi as Barry
* Ebele Okaro as Mama
* Kiki Omeili as Miss Dimeji
* Okey Uzoeshi as Derrick
* Vanessa Nzediegwu as Ireti
* Ken Erics as Brian
* Odenike as Esther
* Tope Tedela as Gboyega
* Yaw as Yaw

## Production

Principal photography began in August 2015. The first poster for the film was released on May 25, 2016. A teaser trailer for the film was released in July 2017 while an extended trailer was released in August 2017.

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role –English | Paul Utomi | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Lead role –English | Michelle Dede | Won |
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Movie with the Best Screenplay | What Lies Within | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Movie with the Best Special Effect | What Lies Within | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Movie with the Best Editing | What Lies Within | Won |
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Movie with the Best Cinematography | What Lies Within | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Movie of the Year | What Lies Within | Won |
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Director of the Year | Vanessa Nzediegwu | Won |
