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Akoni

Akoni

2021•1h 34m
Drama

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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Production

One Love Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

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

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