Aisha
6.6
2022
1 hr 34 min
Drama
Aisha, a young Nigerian woman seeking asylum in Ireland, is floundering in a maze of social services and bureaucracy. As her situation becomes increasingly dire, Aisha struggles to maintain hope and dignity against the looming threat of deportation.
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- Cast：
- Letitia Wright , Josh O'Connor , Lorcan Cranitch , Denis Conway , Stuart Graham , Ruth McCabe , Dawn Bradfield
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Reviews
How sad is this?
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It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional
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It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
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I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.
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