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Akoni

Akoni

Genres

Drama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

94 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

07 October 2021

Country

Australia

Cast

Kit Esuruoso

Kit Esuruoso

Akoni

Genna Chanelle Hayes

Genna Chanelle Hayes

Violet

Jemima Osunde

Jemima Osunde

Aretta

Mark Coles Smith

Mark Coles Smith

Sammy

Ophelia Klenam Dzidzornu

Ophelia Klenam Dzidzornu

Tujuka

Simon Elrahi

Simon Elrahi

Joe

Pippa Grandison

Pippa Grandison

Cybil

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