IT ONLY A KISS” is a Nigerian drama featuring Maurice Sam, Chioma Nwaoha, and Uche Montana. The film explores themes of ambition, deceptive appearances, and finding love in unexpected places.
Plot Summary
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The Struggle for Success: Karissa (Chioma Nwaoha) is a young woman struggling to find a legitimate job. She is contrastingly best friends with Bennis (Uche Montana), who lives a flashy lifestyle funded by wealthy older men and encourages Karissa to do the same [03:34].
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The “Accidental” Meeting: Karissa eventually secures a job at an oil company. On her first day, she has a literal run-in with her boss, Noso (Maurice Sam), when he accidentally slams a door into her nose [18:41]. This painful introduction leads to Noso taking care of her, sparking an initial connection.
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The Fake Crisis: To get closer to Noso, Karissa uses her friend Bennis’s advice to “play the damsel in distress.” She fakes a family emergency regarding her father’s health to gain Noso’s sympathy and attention [34:10].
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The Rivalry: The relationship is complicated by Maya, Noso’s ex-girlfriend, who is also a business associate. Maya tries to manipulate Noso’s financial troubles to force him back into a relationship, even insulting Karissa and Noso’s family in the process [54:08].
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The Truth and Resolution: Noso eventually realizes Maya’s toxicity and chooses Karissa, despite learning about her initial deceptions. The film concludes with Noso finding peace of mind outside of his failing family business and Karissa helping Bennis transition into a more honest business lifestyle [01:11:13].
Key Characters
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Noso (Maurice Sam): A hardworking boss under pressure to save his father’s struggling oil company.
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Karissa (Chioma Nwaoha): A job-seeker who finds herself caught between her morals and the temptation to manipulate her way to the top.
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Bennis (Uche Montana): Karissa’s “fairy godmother” friend who lives for the “chop life” culture but eventually seeks a fresh start.
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Maya: Noso’s ambitious and vengeful ex-girlfriend who uses her wealth as a weapon.
