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Aisha

Synopsis

AISHA charts the experiences of a young Nigerian woman as she seeks international protection in Ireland. Caught in limbo for years in Ireland’s immigration system, Aisha Osagie (Wright) develops a friendship with former prisoner Conor Healy (O’Connor) who she meets at one of the accommodation centres. Aisha and Conor’s growing friendship soon looks to be short lived as Aisha’s future in Ireland comes under threat.

Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Features
Director
Frank Berry
Producer
Sam Bisbee, Donna Eperon, Tristan Lynch, Aoife O'Sullivan
Editor
Colin Campbell
Screenwriter
Frank Berry
Director of Photography
Tom Comerford
Principal cast
Letitia Wright, Josh O'Connor, Ruth McCabe

Genre

Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Post-production

Production Company

Subotica

28 South Frederick Street
Dublin 2
Ireland

Sales Company

Cornerstone Films

30 St. Marys Gardens
London SE11 4UF

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