Dreamers is a 2025 British drama film written and directed by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor in her directorial debut. The film, starring Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo follows her as Isio, who is caught working without papers, trapped inside Hatchworth, where she learns that finding love, friendship and freedom sometimes means doing the wrong things.[1]
Nigerian migrant Isio, detained in the United Kingdom’s Hatchworth Removal Centre after living illegally for two years, hopes her asylum request will be fairly reviewed. Committed to following the rules, she resists the escape plans of her roommate and love interest, Farah. As her asylum is repeatedly denied, Isio’s faith wavers, but unforeseen challenges force her to take matters into her own hands. Though freedom remains out of reach, Isio and Farah’s love endures.
The film is produced by Emily Morgan's United Kingdom company Quiddity Films, developed with BBC Film and the British Film Institute, through National Lottery funding. The filming was wrapped up in April 2024 in United Kingdom.[4]
In September 2024, it was selected in BFI London Film Festival works-in-progress showcase, which took place on 12 October.[5]
The film is financed by BBC Film, Newen Connect, Finite Films and OnSight.[1][6]
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