The Mirror Boy (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film
Released in 2011, The Mirror Boy is a notable film directed by Obi Emelonye.
What it’s about. The Mirror Boy is a mystical journey through Africa, seen through the eyes of a 12 year old boy, Tijan. After a London street fight, in which a local boy is hurt, Tijan's mother decides to take him back to their roots, to Gambia. On their arrival in Banjul, Tijan encounters a strange apparition, a boy smiling at him in a mirror and vanishing. Seeing the same boy in a crowded street market the next day sets in motion a chain of events, with Tijan finding himself lost. While Tijan's panic-stricken mother struggles to find her son, Tijan is left alone in the company of the enigmatic Mirror Boy, seemingly only visible to him. After a bruising spiritual rite of passage, The Mirror Boy takes Tijan on a mystical journey, but not all is what it seems.
Who’s in it. The Mirror Boy stars Genevieve Nnaji as Teema.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mirror Boy page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mirror Boy (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mirror Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Mirror Boy?
- The Mirror Boy stars Genevieve Nnaji.
- When was The Mirror Boy released?
- The Mirror Boy was released in 2011.