Akoni

2021
1h 34m

IMDb RATING

4.0/10

117

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Genna Chanelle Hayes and Kit Esuruoso in Akoni (2021)

The highly-anticipated debut feature film from Australian filmmaker Genna Chanelle Hayes.

A refugee struggles to integrate into Western society after fleeing conflict, until he meets a woman who opens her home, and ultimately her heart, to him.

Starring Kit Esuruoso, Genna Chanelle Hayes, Mark Coles Smith, Jemima Osunde, Ophelia Dzidzornu & Pippa Grandison.
With Simon Elrahi, Rashidi Edward, Jack Ellis, Sep Caton, Gemma Forsyth, Marlikka Perdrisat and Firdaws Adelpour.

Written, Directed & Produced by Genna Chanelle Hayes.
Cinematography by Calum Stewart.

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Drama Romance

A homeless refugee struggles to integrate into Western society after escaping conflict, until he meets a woman who opens her home, and ultimately her heart, to him.A homeless refugee struggles to integrate into Western society after escaping conflict, until he meets a woman who opens her home, and ultimately her heart, to him.A homeless refugee struggles to integrate into Western society after escaping conflict, until he meets a woman who opens her home, and ultimately her heart, to him.

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IMDb RATING

4.0/10

117

YOUR RATING

9User reviews

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Awards
- 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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Trailer 2:48

AKONI Official Trailer (2022)

Featurette 3:38

Akoni: (The Making Of) Featurette (2022)

Featurette 3:38

Akoni: (The Making Of) Featurette (2022)

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Featured review

8/10

A beautiful love story...

This film engaged me from the start. The film took you on an emotional journey and sent a powerful message and highlighted the real issues and struggles of refugees migrating to the western world. This is a topic that I was not so familiar with, so it was educational as well. It is not a fast-paced movie, but the moments of silence spoke 1000 words. I didn't want the story to end, as it leaves you wanting more. Congratulations to Genna Hayes on her writing of the script, direction, and production of a beautiful film.

The actresses and actors, cinematography, music score was all fantastic. Highly recommend.