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The
Pen
Some goodbyes are never said.
Romance | Drama | 30 mins | 16+
30 October 2026 | Virtual Cinema Exclusive
Hero still — Osas & King
The Story — intimate two-shot
The Story
Osas wasn’t searching for a love that would change her life.
Then she met King.
What begins with ordinary moments slowly becomes something extraordinary — laughter in the kitchen, quiet mornings, private promises, dreams of marriage and a future they believe they have all the time in the world to build.
At the centre of their love is a simple gift: a pen carrying a promise far greater than either of them could imagine.
But life doesn’t always give us the ending we planned.
Some goodbyes are never said.
The Characters
Meet Osas & King
Osas — character portrait
Osas
She found a love worth holding onto.
Warm, ambitious and full of life. Osas believes in love — and in the little things that make it real.
King — character portrait
King
He gave her more than a promise.
Thoughtful, driven and deeply romantic. King shows love in the ways he makes her feel at home.
Jumoke
Jumoke
A friend who always shows up.
Kaisse
Kaisse
Loyalty runs deep.
Supporting cast
And more
Memorable people. Real connections.
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The Prop
More than a pen.
Glossy black. Gold detailing. An engraving meant for one person only.
Some objects become memories. This one carries a promise the film spends its whole runtime earning.
In every lifetime, I choose you.
Macro — glossy black pen, K.E. ♡ O.
Director portrait
From the Director
Why The Pen?
“I wanted to tell a story about the kind of love that doesn’t disappear simply because someone is no longer there.”
A short film about the traces people leave behind, and the ordinary objects that end up holding them.
Macro — glossy black pen, K.E. ♡ O.
Behind the Scenes
Behind the Pen
Rehearsals
Creating their world
Creating Their World
The apartment, the kitchen, the light. Locations, costume and production design.
Making the pen
Film Details
The Pen
Genre
Romance / Drama
Release
30 October 2026
Runtime
30 minutes
Rating
16+
Language
English
Country
Nigeria
Production
Lantern Film House
Director
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