I Bring You Frankincense
1996, English. Directed by Ngozi Onwurah.
"A rites of passage drama about a mixed race boy called Sunshine who leaves Guildford in [the] 1970's and moves to London." - BFI
- Runtime
- 0h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Ngozi OnwurahDirector
- DevSunshine (as a child)
- Reggie YatesSunshine (as a teenager)
- Akim MogajiSunshine (as an adult)
- Saffron BurrowsSarah Brown
- Jean HeywoodGrandma
- Allan SurteesGranpa
- Jillie MeersMrs Baxter
- Kasia SlavNicola
- Benjamin ZephaniahRichard's father
- Jan GoodmanNicola's mother
- Bill WallisMr Smith
- Mark McKennaDave
Details
- Released
- 23 November 1996
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jonti
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How long is I Bring You Frankincense?
I Bring You Frankincense runs 35 minutes (0h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is I Bring You Frankincense on?
I Bring You Frankincense isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 November 1996. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Bring You Frankincense?
If you liked I Bring You Frankincense, try Shadows, Little Lord Fauntleroy, About a Boy.
Who directed I Bring You Frankincense?
I Bring You Frankincense (1996) was directed by Ngozi Onwurah and stars Dev, Reggie Yates, Akim Mogaji.