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.
Directed by Frank Berry
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Cast
Letitia Wright
Aisha Osagie
Josh O'Connor
Conor Healy
Lorcan Cranitch
Peter Flood
Denis Conway
Brendan Close
Stuart Graham
Francis Manning
Ruth McCabe
Mrs. Keegan
Dawn Bradfield
Michelle Campbell
Tara Flynn
Catherine Levy
Florence Adebambo
Ruykaya Momoh
Anaïs Rizzo
Young Woman
Caitríona Ní Mhurchú
Sandra Hill
Andy Kellegher
Brian Belton
Crew
Frank Berry
Director
Frank Berry
Writer
Jenifer Westphal
Executive Producer
Joe Plummer
Executive Producer
Lance Acord
Executive Producer
George Rush
Executive Producer
Popular Reviews
34 reviews
Daisy
8.0★ · 03/15/26
a gut-wrenching must-watch. they say never go to bed angry, but i feel fucking sad and furious
a gut-wrenching must-watch. they say never go to bed angry, but i feel fucking sad and furious
naya
7.0★ · 03/08/26
i watch this cuz josh, and i realize that the woman is Shuri from black panther
i watch this cuz josh, and i realize that the woman is Shuri from black panther
Julie
8.0★ · 02/08/26
Heartbreaking and very human.
Heartbreaking and very human.
tala
8.0★ · 10/08/25
so heartbreaking
so heartbreaking
Dana
8.6★ · 06/10/25
I hate that i went into this wanting to just look at Letitia, ive had the fattest crush on her for three years now and wish i had watched it for the story instead. Her crying made me cry and it was complete torture. I signed up to fangirl in peace not to suffer bro
I hate that i went into this wanting to just look at Letitia, ive had the fattest crush on her for three years now and wish i had watched it for the story instead. Her crying made me cry and it was complete torture. I signed up to fangirl in peace not to suffer bro