Aisha

Aisha, a young Nigerian woman seeking asylum in Ireland, is floundering in a maze of social services and bureaucracy. As her situation becomes increasingly dire, Aisha struggles to maintain hope and dignity against the looming threat of deportation.

Cast

Letitia Wright

as Aisha Osagie

Josh O'Connor

as Conor Healy

Lorcan Cranitch

as Peter Flood

Denis Conway

as Brendan Close

Stuart Graham

as Francis Manning

Ian Toner

as Liam Cantwell

Ruth McCabe

as Mrs. Keegan

Pius Ojo

as Resident

Dawn Bradfield

as Michelle Campbell

Theresa O'Connor

as Deirdre O'Dea

Reviews

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"Aisha" (Letitia Wright) has been seeking asylum in Ireland for some while when she encounters and builds a friendship with the security guard at her hostel. He, "Conor" (John O'Connor) has a bit of baggage of his own, and the two find a certain comfort in supporting each other as she is moved to a ...

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