Locked In (2017)

Samira and Nazim, asylum seekers who fled after torture find themselves in the UK again detained by the state. They are on the fast track system, soon to be deported. With the clock ticking, the memories of their torture and what awaits on their return torment them. Will they be able to gain asylum in time? What will the cost be to their relationship?

Directors:

Pavel Shepan, Nadira Murray (co-director)

Writer:

Nadira Murray

Stars:

Levko Esztella, Uriel Emil, Johnny Vivash

3 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Levko Esztella	...	Samira Sadikova
Uriel Emil	...	Nazim Sadikov
Johnny Vivash	...	Dr. Smith
Joanna Waters	...	Christina Brown
Nadira Murray	...	Shahida Yaqub
Atta Yaqub	...	Mansur
Duncan Airlie James	...	Brian
Farah Ahmed	...	Nurse Nargis
Alec Westwood	...	Craig
Gary Lind	...	Detention guard 2
Daniel Campbell	...	Case worker
Roderick MacKenzie	...	UK Police Officer 1
Lesley Sim	...	UK Police Officer 2
Gary Taylor	...	UK Police Officer 3
Aiysha Jebali	...	Rachida

Storyline

Samira and Nazim, asylum seekers who fled after torture find themselves in the UK again detained by the state. They are on the fast track system, soon to be deported. With the clock ticking, the memories of their torture and what awaits on their return torment them. Will they be able to gain asylum in time? What will the cost be to their relationship?

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Plot Keywords:

safety | dictatorship | attack | execution | journalist | 

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Taglines:

Last hope...

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

January 2017 (UK)

Box Office

Budget:

£25,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sylph Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

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