Clarissa
A contemporary reimagining of Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway, this narrative follows Clarissa, a society woman preparing to host a party at her Lagos, Nigeria home. She is unexpectedly reunited with once-intimate friends from her youth. Over the course of a single night, the group revisits memories of their intricate relationships, passionate love, hidden desires, and lost aspirations, giving rise to a bittersweet reckoning.
Director(s)
Chuko Esiri
Arie Esiri
Cast & Crew
Clarissa FAQs
The directors of Clarissa are Chuko Esiri and Arie Esiri.
The cast of Clarissa includes Joy Sunday as Comfort, Nikki Amuka-Bird as Sally, Toheeb Jimoh as Young Peter, Sophie Okonedo as Clarissa, Ayo Edebiri as Young Sally, David Oyelowo as Peter, Jude Akuwudike as Richard, Danny Sapani as Ugo, Chioma Omeruah as Matilda, India Ria Amarteifio as Young Clarissa, Kehinde Cardoso as Young Ugo, Ogranya as Young Richard, and more.
The duration of Clarissa is 2h 5 mins.
Clarissa was released on 16 May 2026.
Clarissa is listed under Drama on Fanbiz.
