The Hatchworth Removal Centre is more than just a setting; it is an antagonist in its own right. The 2025 drama uses the claustrophobic environment to highlight the dehumanizing nature of detention. As Isio waits for a fair hearing that seems to drift further away, the bond she forms with Farah becomes her only source of light in a system that views her as nothing more than a file number.
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release Date: 2025
Stars: Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo, Harriet Webb, Ann Akinjirin, Diana Yekinni, Aiysha Hart
Language: English
Runtime: 79 mins
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This movie did a great job but I think it could’ve been even more powerful. Some scenes felt cheesy to me though
@Nur Syafiqah couldn’t agree more
Can’t believe it’s a true story, just watched the special features. 6/5
Loved the performance of the lead actor! Isio’s character reminded me of my cousin
@Sofie Johansen I’m so with you on that! The ending was deep
@Sofie Johansen but isn’t that kinda the point? To make you think about it?
@Baraka Msomi agreed! They all did a great job!
@Baraka Msomi they did great tbh. Some scenes made me laugh even despite the heavy subject matter
@Fang Li yes, they did a solid job!
What do you guys think about the performance of the supporting cast? Thought they did a good job
I’m so tired of these kinds of movies that just focus on pitying refugees instead of actually giving them a voice
I’m still trying to process what I just watched it was that impactful
Just watched and I’m still thinking about it. What’s with the director’s obsession with claustrophobia tho?
@Nusrat Jahan yeah, some scenes felt a bit forced to me too, but still a great message
@Abebe Girma that’s a good point! Maybe next time…
@Larissa Martins let’s make it happen!
What do you guys think about the ending? Confusing?
@Karen Chan actually, I kinda liked the ending. It was symbolic and it all made sense after some thought
@Ming Liu same here, need to understand it better lol
@Daniel Medina exactly!
@Karen Chan idk lol. Needed a rewatch for sure.
@Pedro Alves exactly, it shows the harsh realities of detention centers
@Ayçe Kaya ahaha omg your cousin must be a very strong person lol
@Maja Larsson amen!
@Samia Benali same here but let’s have a rewatch group, lol
@Gbenga Lawal I know right? He’s such a talented actor!
@Omar Cherkaoui I’m glad you liked the special features! I’ll have to watch them now
@Liam Wilson yaaas agreed 100%!
@Liam Wilson glad you liked the special features! They’re really eye-opening
Just saw it and can’t describe how moved I was. 5/5
@Lucía Sánchez agreed, the message was strong even if some scenes didn’t quite work
Felt so uncomfortable watching this! 🤕 3/5
@Lee Sungho I get what you mean, but I think it did an amazing job of highlighting the issue
@Karim Khoury yeah I was thinking the same thing, but still a great movie overall
@Dariush Ahmadi actually, the director was inspired by their own experiences in detention
Gonna have to watch it again and pay more attention to the symbolism
@Fatima Zohra exactly!
@Sofie Johansen lol yes, definitely a deep ending
Would’ve loved to see more from the POV of the staff instead of just the detainees
Finally a movie that shows the truth about detention centers Fire movie!
@Larissa Martins preach, someone finally!
TBH I wasn’t expecting much but it was actually pretty good. 4/5
Can’t believe the director wasn’t Iranian, the settings were kinda off
Ugh, cannot believe they portrayed the refugees in such a harsh light. Not everyone thought of it that way… what a shame
TBH not sure what to think about it. 3/5 I guess