Dreamers

Two migrants fall in love in a UK detention center as they await the court’s decision on their requests for asylum. Farah helps newcomer Isio navigate the harsh bureaucracy, and together they find comfort in a fragile but growing romance. Their tender connection becomes an oasis in a desert of fear and uncertainty, and they discover solidarity among fellow residents who share the same dream of freedom. Writer/director Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor makes a striking feature debut, condemning the inhumane systems faced by those fleeing for their lives while framing it through the tender, sensual lens of a queer love story that refuses to be silenced.