Dreamers

Two Nigerian migrants dare to imagine a vibrant future outside of their confinement at a British immigration removal centre.

Nigerian migrant Isio has been living undocumented in the UK for two years. Haunted by nightmares of her past, her anguish continues when she is caught without papers and sent to an immigration detention centre. A beacon in the darkness appears in the form of her new roommate, Farrah. As the two prepare for Isio’s asylum hearing, love and hope blossoms as a respite to the confines of oppression.

Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor’s assured feature debut intricately weaves a tender love story through the harsh realities of Britain’s asylum system. Contains homophobic attitudes and language.