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Aisha (2022)
Director: Frank Berry
Cast: Letitia Wright, Josh O'Connor, Lorcan Cranitch, Denis Conway
6.6
98%Runtime94 min
Rating12A
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Aisha lives at a centre for asylum-seekers in Ireland in a state of ongoing uncertainty. Having fled Nigeria after a violent gang murdered members of her family, she is desperately trying to find some degree of permanency, where she and her mother can be reunited and live without fear. As she navigates the complex legal system to seek settlement in Ireland, she sparks an unlikely friendship with Conor, a new guard at the centre. A former prisoner, Conor’s life experience and calming presence resonate with Aisha, allowing for a tentative romance to begin. But the bond between the pair comes under strain as the threat of deportation looms ever larger.
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Aisha, the 2022 Irish drama directed by Frank Berry, has been widely acclaimed by critics, with a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film depicts the story of an asylum seeker in Ireland navigating the complex legal system, and has resonated with audiences, earning a solid 6.6/10 rating on IMDb.
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Directed by Frank Berry, the 2022 drama film Aisha offers a nuanced and emotionally compelling exploration of the challenges faced by asylum-seekers, with standout performances from Letitia Wright and Josh O'Connor that bring the complex, human story to life.
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Aisha is a 2022 Irish drama film written and directed by Frank Berry. The film stars Letitia Wright and Josh O'Connor.
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