Aisha

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Aisha

Released May 10, 2024

1h 34m

Drama

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Aisha charts the experiences of a young Nigerian woman as she seeks international protection in Ireland. Caught in limbo for years in Ireland's immigration system, Aisha Osagie develops a friendship with former prisoner Conor Healy who she meets at one of the accommodation centers. Aisha and Conor's growing friendship soon looks to be short lived as Aisha's future in Ireland comes under threat.

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Critics Consensus

Featuring outstanding performances from Letitia Wright and Josh O'Connor, Aisha is a sensitive and nuanced look at the immigrant experience.

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Wright and O'Connor's arguably best work yet...

Rated: 4/4

May 10, 2024

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Christy Lemire

RogerEbert.com

Writer-director Frank Berry’s film never devolves into melodrama – if anything, it may be understated to a fault – but he grounds her plight in an authentic mixture of daily frustrations and sporadic joys.

Rated: 3/4

May 10, 2024

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Lisa Kennedy

New York Times

“Aisha” resists tidy answers through the gentle force of its performances and by staying on the rebuffs and uncertainty Aisha suffers.

May 9, 2024

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Dale Kearney

Film Ireland Magazine

Aisha highlights the darkness of Irish hypocrisy.

Oct 8, 2024

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Daniel Pemberton

Spectrum Culture

A touching film about human connection in inhumane times that, ironically, feels too detached to fully connect.

Jul 9, 2024

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Gissane Sophia

Lady Geeks Media

Frank Berry’s Aisha is a heartbreaking account of life changes and the people we meet along the way.

May 27, 2024

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Libby E

Beautiful film I did love it. The acting by the two main characters was so impressive and moving. I just felt the end cut off too quickly, left you feeling moved but a bit confused why they finished the film with no end to it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/05/25

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daniel d

I love Leticia, but get a Nollywood actress 🤷

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/04/24

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Ken S

Definitely worth a watch. Highlights the plight of asylum seekers and how grim the system is in their plight for safety. Made me think

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/03/24

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Sharlene S

Wright and O’Connor deliver understated yet very wonderful performances. It’s a really poignant film. The ending left me hoping it all turned out alright for Aisha and wishing there was more story coming.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/17/24

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Audience Member

I just saw this gem streaming - just stumbled across it - I was surprised at how beautiful and poignant and hopeful it was. A bit sad but not overly so - without giving anything away, this movie is not as depressing as you might think, considering the subject matter. GREAT performances from the two leads. Just a lovely, quiet, indie film. I would recommend Aisha to anyone.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/15/24

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Robert T

Heartbreaking story with very realistic and fantastic performances.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/11/24

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Aisha charts the experiences of a young Nigerian woman as she seeks international protection in Ireland. Caught in limbo for years in Ireland's immigration system, Aisha Osagie develops a friendship with former prisoner Conor Healy who she meets at one of the accommodation centers. Aisha and Conor's growing friendship soon looks to be short lived as Aisha's future in Ireland comes under threat.

Director: Frank Berry
Producer: Tristan Lynch, Aoife O'Sullivan, Donna Eperon, Sam Bisbee
Screenwriter: Frank Berry
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co: BBC Film, Wavelength, Subotica, Screen Ireland, Park Pictures, World of HA Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): May 10, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 10, 2024
Runtime: 1h 34m

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