Akoni

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.

Cast

Kit Esuruoso

Akoni

Genna Chanelle Hayes

Violet

Jemima Osunde

Aretta

Mark Coles Smith

Sammy

Ophelia Klenam Dzidzornu

Tujuka

Simon Elrahi

Joe

Pippa Grandison

Cybil

Crew

Genna Chanelle Hayes

Director, Writer, Producer

Rodrigo Balart

Editor

Calum Stewart

Cinematography

Carlo Crescini

Production Design

Maria Alfonsine

Music

Scott Geersen

Title Designer

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