Refugee Week: Dreamers

Dreamers is a 2025 British drama film written and directed by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor in her directorial debut. The film, starring Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo follows her as Isio, who is caught working without papers, trapped inside Hatchworth, where she learns that finding love, friendship and freedom sometimes means doing the wrong things.

Nigerian migrant Isio, detained in the United Kingdom’s Hatchworth Removal Centre after living illegally for two years, hopes her asylum request will be fairly reviewed. Committed to following the rules, she resists the escape plans of her roommate and love interest, Farah. As her asylum is repeatedly denied, Isio’s faith wavers, but unforeseen challenges force her to take matters into her own hands. Though freedom remains out of reach, Isio and Farah’s love endures.

Running time 1hr 18 mins