New Nigerian short film 'Unbound' streams on YouTube, explores faith, betrayal and forgiveness
The 29-minute faith-based Nigerian short film 'Unbound,' produced by Love Story Media, is now streaming on its YouTube channel after releasing in December 2025. Directed and starring Chinelo Ejianwu, the film follows Chinasa, a woman grappling with the pain of abandonment and betrayal, who finds herself in a crisis of faith after a painful breakup with her boyfriend, Kingsley (Stan Nze). The story explores her journey from bitterness and unforgiveness towards healing, guided by a voice of kindness from a church mother. The film is praised for its introspective storytelling, with Ejianwu's performance described as quietly powerful and Stan Nze's portrayal unsettlingly calm. While some critiques note minor technical flaws and a familiar Nollywood reliance on medical drama tropes, 'Unbound' is acclaimed as an emotional and thought-provoking meditation on forgiveness. It runs for approximately 29 minutes and is available for free viewing on the Love Story Media YouTube channel. For viewers, the film invites reflection on the complexities of forgiveness: Is it about demanding the wounded become holy before they are whole, or is it the only path to freeing oneself from the chains of the past?