Akoni (2021)
Overview
A Nigerian refugee struggles to integrate into Australian society after escaping the clutches of Boko Haram, until he meets a woman who opens her home, and ultimately her heart, to him.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.262 |
Directed By
Genna Chanelle Hayes
Crew
Genna Chanelle Hayes
Genna Chanelle Hayes
Genna Chanelle Hayes
Calum Stewart
Rodrigo Balart
Maria Alfonsine
Carlo Crescini
TOP CAST
Kit Esuruoso
Akoni
Genna Chanelle Hayes
Violet
Jemima Osunde
Aretta
Mark Coles Smith
Sammy
Ophelia Klenam Dzidzornu
Tujuka
Simon Elrahi
Joe
Pippa Grandison
Cybil
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