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Akoni

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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.

Directed byGenna Chanelle Hayes

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: EN
Released: October 7, 2021

Studios

One Love Films

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Trailers & teasers

1 video

AKONI | Official Trailer | 2022 [HD]

AKONI | Official Trailer | 2022 [HD]

Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited

Starring

Kit Esuruoso

Kit Esuruoso

Akoni

Genna Chanelle Hayes

Violet

Jemima Osunde

Jemima Osunde

Aretta

Mark Coles Smith

Mark Coles Smith

Sammy

Ophelia Klenam Dzidzornu

Tujuka

Simon Elrahi

Simon Elrahi

Joe

Pippa Grandison

Pippa Grandison

Cybil

Creative team

Directed by: Genna Chanelle Hayes
Written by: Genna Chanelle Hayes
Produced by: Genna Chanelle Hayes

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