Asylum
Originally released in 2003. Asylum is a drama/romance film. directed by Nigel Barker.
Starring Gary Condes, Tony Resta, and David Bradley
Synopsis
Fleeing persecution and torture in northern Iraq, three young Kurds, Mahmoud, Rezghar and Saman, smuggle themselves into Britain aboard a freight train. Arriving in London they register for asylum but soon experience the first blast of bureaucracy, as their papers are lost in the system. When Saman is detained in prison and the police attempt to arrest Rezghar, he flees and hides in a church where Father Michael is leading a service.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 19, 2003
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Constant Communications
- Enterprise Films
- Maximise Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asylum about?
Fleeing persecution and torture in northern Iraq, three young Kurds, Mahmoud, Rezghar and Saman, smuggle themselves into Britain aboard a freight train. Arriving in London they register for asylum ...
Who directed Asylum?
Asylum was directed by Nigel Barker.
How long is Asylum?
Asylum has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Asylum released?
Asylum was released on January 19, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Asylum?
The main cast of Asylum includes Gary Condes, Tony Resta, David Bradley, Frank Boyce, Fuman Dar.