A Nigerian refugee struggles to integrate into Australian society after escaping the clutches of Boko Haram, until he meets a woman who opens her home, and ultimately her heart, to him.
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Kit Esuruoso
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Genna Chanelle Hayes Director · Rodrigo Balart Editor Carlo Crescini Production designer
First release August 25, 2021 · Produced in Australia, Ghana
Production
One Love Films
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Australia · Ghana
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English
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English
Release dates
Australia · August 25, 2021
Premiere · WORLD PREMIERE; CinefestOz, Augusta CRC, WA
Australia · October 7, 2021
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