Dreamers (2025)
Freedom is elusive, love is eternal.
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.
Director: Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: December 5, 2025
Cast
- Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo - Isio
- Harriet Webb - Holly
- Ann Akinjirin - Farah
- Diana Yekinni - Nana
- Aiysha Hart - Atefeh
- Lucy Ware - Becs
- Marcy Dolapo Oni - Afia
- Kemi Adekoya - Grace
- Antonia Layiwola - Dolapo
- Sia Kiwa - The Masquerade
Screenplay
Music: Ré Olunuga
Cinematography: Anna Patarakina
Editing: Arttu Salmi
Production: BBC Film, Quiddity Films, Finite Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Migrant Struggle and Hope in the New Land, LGBTQ+ Stories, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, Immigrant and Refugee Lives
Keywords
refugee, female friendship, lgbt, woman director, asylum seekers, migrant, lesbian, independent film, romantic drama, immigration detention center, refugee storytellers, festival chéries chéris
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dreamers about?
- 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.
- Who directed Dreamers?
- Dreamers was directed by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor.
- Who stars in Dreamers?
- Dreamers stars Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo, Harriet Webb, Ann Akinjirin, Diana Yekinni, Aiysha Hart, Lucy Ware.
- How long is Dreamers?
- Dreamers has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Dreamers?
- Dreamers is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Dreamers produced?
- Dreamers was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Dreamers?
- The themes of Dreamers include: Migrant Struggle and Hope in the New Land, LGBTQ+ Stories, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, Immigrant and Refugee Lives.