Dreamers

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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. As Isio adjusts to life in the Removal Centre, she finds herself falling for Farah, as well as becoming close to her new friends Nana and Atefeh. When Isio’s asylum application is rejected, Farah suggests they escape together to give their love a chance. Isio initially refuses. But when events beyond their control threaten the promise of a new life, she realises that she has to start playing by her own rules. Freedom is elusive, but love is eternal.

details

  • Runtime

    79 min
  • Country

    Great Britain
  • Year of Presentation

    2025
  • Year of Production

    2025
  • Director

    Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor
  • Cast

    Ronkę Adékoluęjo, Ann Akinjirin, Diana Yekinni, Aiysha Hart, Harriet Webb
  • Production Company

    Quiddity Films, Joi Productions, BBC Films
  • Berlinale Section

    Panorama
  • Berlinale Category

    Feature Film

dates of presentation


    1. Zoo Palast 1

      Hardenbergstraße 29A
      10623 Berlin


    1. Cubix 9

      Rathausstr. 1
      10178 Berlin


    1. Haus der Berliner Festspiele

      Schaperstraße 24
      10719 Berlin


    1. Cubix 5

      Rathausstr. 1
      10178 Berlin


    1. Cubix 9

      Rathausstr. 1
      10178 Berlin