Movie Description
Asylum
(2003)Overview
Fleeing persecution and torture in northern Iraq, three young Kurds, Mahmoud, Rezghar and Saman, smuggle themselves into Britain aboard a freight train. Arriving in London they register for asylum but soon experience the first blast of bureaucracy, as their papers are lost in the system. When Saman is detained in prison and the police attempt to arrest Rezghar, he flees and hides in a church where Father Michael is leading a service.
Featured Crew
Cast
Officer Reid
Ali Shamal
Father Michael
Cynic
Rezghar Farman
Mahmoud Nasdar
John Hourihane
Lana Baram
Father Thomas
Mark
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Facts
Original TitleAsylum
Status Released
Release Information
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2003-01-19
Original Language
Runtime 01h 49m
Production CompaniesConstant Communications,Enterprise Films,Maximise Ltd.
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
- War
