DREAMERS
In a UK detention center, asylum seekers Isio and Farah find solace in new romance amid the fear and uncertainty of an inhumane process. This is a queer romance that shines defiantly against the cruelty of an unjust system.
Description
Two migrants fall in love in a UK detention center as they await the court’s decision on their requests for asylum. Farah helps newcomer Isio navigate the harsh bureaucracy, and together they find comfort in a fragile but growing romance. Their tender connection becomes an oasis in a desert of fear and uncertainty, and they discover solidarity among fellow residents who share the same dream of freedom. Writer/director Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor makes a striking feature debut, condemning the inhumane systems faced by those fleeing for their lives while framing it through the tender, sensual lens of a queer love story that refuses to be silenced.
“DREAMERS is a painfully timely reminder that even in the most inhumane of conditions, queer love cannot be crushed. Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor delivers a tender, defiant romance that insists on joy and connection in the face of systemic cruelty.” – David Hatkoff, Executive Director
Director
Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor
Writer
Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor
Cast
Ronke Adékoluejo, Ann Akinjirin, Diana Yekinni, Aiysha Hart, Harriet Webb
Showtimes
In-Person
4:00 PM - BAM Rose Cinemas
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