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An illegal Nigerian immigrant discovers the unpalatable side of London life.

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Sneaky / Juan
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Guo Yi
Kenan Hudaverdi ...
Cafe Owner
Damon Younger ...
Punter
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Mohammed
Darrell D'Silva ...
Immigration Officer
Sotigui Kouyaté ...
Shinti
Abi Gouhad ...
Shinti's Son
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Yemi Ajibade ...
Mini Cab Driver (as Ade-Yemi Ajibade)
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Sweatshop Foreman
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Sweatshop Boy (as Yusuf Altin)
Fisun Burgess ...
Factory Worker
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Storyline

Okwe, a kind-hearted Nigerian doctor, and Senay, a Turkish chambermaid, work at the same West London hotel. The hotel is run by Senor Sneaky and is the sort of place where dirty business like drug dealing and prostitution takes place. However, when Okwe finds a human heart in one of the toilets, he uncovers something far more sinister than just a common crime. Written by Sujit R. Varma

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Rated R for sexual content, disturbing images and language | See all certifications »

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13 December 2002 (UK)  »

Also Known As:

Loin de chez eux  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$59,135 (Australia) (18 June 2004)

Gross:

$161,735 (Australia) (18 June 2004)
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Damien O'Donnell was originally attached to direct, but he decided to pass after problems with Harvey Weinstein. He directed Heartlands instead. See more »

Goofs

Guo Yi says the mythological figure who ferries the dead to Hades is Pylades; in fact the ferryman's name is Charon. Pylades is the companion of Orestes. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Okwe: Do you want a car? Ten pounds, Theatreland. Car? London? You want a taxi? Buckingham Palace.
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References The Conversation (1974) See more »

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"Valerie"
Written and Produced by Nathan Larsen
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Subtle
29 November 2004 | by (NY,NY) – See all my reviews

Who on earth wrote the last commentary?

While I might agree that the movie appears 'preachy' compared with typical Hollywood crap which is incapable of analysis, this movie portrays non-Americans in a non-American world. It is subtle, entertaining, excels with its dark humor, and is an accurate portrayal of what immigrants suffer - not only in London, but around the globe.

What on earth prompted the terrorist comment also? Sheesh.

I suggest that this movie deserves deeper reflection, is not preachy like a Michael Moore, and goes about its business subtly and intelligently. A pleasure to watch.


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