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2023•23m•Drama•Documentary

The story of an asylum seeker in England who, when confronted with the hostile immigration system in the UK, is forced to live on the fringes of society and rely on his bike to survive. Based on the lived experience of co-writer Ayman Alhussein.

Hassan Akkad · Writer

Hassan Akkad · Director

Brook Driver · Writer

Ayman Alhussein · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime23m
LanguageEN
Release DateJun 20, 2023

Actors

Ahmed Malek

Ahmed Malek

Matar

Elmi Rashid Elmi

Elmi Rashid Elmi

Musa

Hussain Saddam

Jay

Ayman Alhussein

Housemate

Lisa Bentley

Barbara

Youssef Kerkour

Youssef Kerkour

Jameel

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