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Wicked Queer 42

Dreamers

Director
Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor
Year
2025
Run Time
78
min
Country
UK
Language
English
PROGRAM Time
minutes
CONTENT WARNING:
After living undocumented in the UK for two years, Nigerian migrant Isio is caught and sent to the Hatchworth Removal Centre. She hopes for a fair asylum hearing and is convinced that, as long as she strictly follows the rules, she will be released – even if her charismatic new roommate Farah tells her this is a naive mistake. As Isio adjusts to life in the Removal Centre, she finds herself falling for Farah, as well as becoming close to her new friends Nana and Atefeh. When Isio’s asylum application is rejected, Farah suggests they escape together to give their love a chance. Isio initially refuses. But when events beyond their control threaten the promise of a new life, she realises that she has to start playing by her own rules. Freedom is elusive, but love is eternal.
This film is presented in English with English subtitles.
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Kotowari

CONTENT WARNING:
After two and a half years of waiting, Saki, a Japanese citizen, and her French wife Tom, are heading to the prefecture to finally pick up Saki's first residence permit. A daunting day awaits them, a day like many others at the immigration office.
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