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Asylum

Three young Kurdish refugees, Mahmoud, Rezghar, and Saman, escape persecution and torture in northern Iraq by stowing away on a freight train to Britain. Upon arrival in London, they seek asylum, but their hopes are quickly dashed by a harsh reality.

Three young Kurds, Mahmoud, Rezghar, and Saman, flee persecution and torture in northern Iraq and smuggle themselves into Britain aboard a freight train. After arriving in London and registering for asylum, they face a lengthy standoff with the police and immigration officers when Saman is detained and Rezghar hides in a church.

Info about Asylum

Studio(s): Constant Communication, Enterprise Films

Originally Released: United States, Jan 19, 2003

Genres:Drama, Romance, War