[1][2] The novel, published in 1985, narrated the dilemma of a young village girl who after being deflowered must choose between three suitors, and agonizes about her secret being discovered on her wedding night.
Having been seduced by a man returning to the village from his life in a Nigerian city, she nervously awaits her wedding night.
The film starred Sola Asedeko, Ayo Badmus and Khabirat Kafidipe while the sound track was written and produced by Beautiful Nubia.
[6] The film was edited by Mumin Wale Kelani and Frank Efe Patrick and the costume was designed by Abiola Atanda[7] Much of the dialogue and narration is taken directly from the novel.
The film is considered faithful to the book in spite of the latter's non-traditional narrative.