The read
It runs a compact 1h 19m.
Synopsis
After living undocumented in the UK for two years, Nigerian migrant Isio is caught and sent to the Hatchworth Removal Centre. She hopes for a fair asylum hearing and is convinced that, as long as she strictly follows the rules, she will be released – even if her charismatic new roommate Farah tells her this is a naive mistake.
Ratings
Rotten Tomatoes92%
TMDB5.5/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Joy Gharoro-AkpojotorDirector
- Joy Gharoro-AkpojotorWriter
Cast
- Ronkẹ AdékoluẹjoIsio
- Harriet WebbHolly
- Ann AkinjirinFarah
- Diana YekinniNana
- Aiysha HartAtefeh
- Lucy WareBecs
- Marcy Dolapo OniAfia
- Kemi AdekoyaGrace
- Antonia LayiwolaDolapo
- Sia KiwaThe Masquerade
- Damola AdelajaDavid Fatunle
- Jamie BaconJames
Stills
Themes
refugeefemale friendshiplgbtwoman directorasylum seekersmigrantlesbianindependent filmromantic dramaimmigration detention centerrefugee storytellersfestival chéries chéris