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Akoni

  • 2021
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
154
YOUR RATING
Genna Chanelle Hayes and Kit Esuruoso in Akoni (2021)
The highly-anticipated debut feature film from Australian filmmaker Genna Chanelle Hayes. A refugee struggles to integrate into Western society after fleeing conflict, until he meets a woman who opens her home, and ultimately her heart, to him. Starring Kit Esuruoso, Genna Chanelle Hayes, Mark Coles Smith, Jemima Osunde, Ophelia Dzidzornu & Pippa Grandison. With Simon Elrahi, Rashidi Edward, Jack Ellis, Sep Caton, Gemma Forsyth, Marlikka Perdrisat and Firdaws Adelpour. Written, Directed & Produced by Genna Chanelle Hayes. Cinematography by Calum Stewart.
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A homeless refugee struggles to integrate into Western society after escaping conflict, until he meets a woman who opens her home, and ultimately her heart, to him.A homeless refugee struggles to integrate into Western society after escaping conflict, until he meets a woman who opens her home, and ultimately her heart, to him.A homeless refugee struggles to integrate into Western society after escaping conflict, until he meets a woman who opens her home, and ultimately her heart, to him.

  • Director
    • Genna Chanelle Hayes
  • Writer
    • Genna Chanelle Hayes
  • Stars
    • Kit Esuruoso
    • Genna Chanelle Hayes
    • Mark Coles Smith
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    • IMDb RATING
    3.9/10
    154
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Genna Chanelle Hayes
    • Writer
      • Genna Chanelle Hayes
    • Stars
      • Kit Esuruoso
      • Genna Chanelle Hayes
      • Mark Coles Smith
    • 9User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

    Videos2

    AKONI Official Trailer (2022)
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    Akoni: (The Making Of) Featurette (2022)
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    Akoni: (The Making Of) Featurette (2022)
    Akoni: (The Making Of) Featurette (2022)
    Featurette 3:38
    Akoni: (The Making Of) Featurette (2022)

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    Top Cast46

    Kit Esuruoso
    Kit Esuruoso
    Genna Chanelle Hayes
    Mark Coles Smith
    Mark Coles Smith
    • Sammy
    Jemima Osunde
    • Aretta
    Ophelia Klenam Dzidzornu
    • Tujuka
    • (as Ophelia Dzidzornu)
    Simon Elrahi
    • Joe
    Pippa Grandison
    Pippa Grandison
    Christopher Stollery
    Christopher Stollery
    Gemma Forsyth
    Gemma Forsyth
    Peter Mochrie
    Peter Mochrie
    • Robin
    Kathleen O'Dwyer
    Kathleen O'Dwyer
    • Bartender
    Jack Ellis
    Jack Ellis
    • Jonno
    Ishak Issa
    • Lukey
    Septimus Caton
    • Bobby
    Scott D Clark
    • Homeless man
    Anthony Darvall
    Anthony Darvall
    Dean Kyrwood
    Kloud Milas
    Kloud Milas
    • Claire
    • Director
      • Genna Chanelle Hayes
    • Writer
      • Genna Chanelle Hayes
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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 30, 2022 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Australia
    • Production companies
      • Anova Pictures
      • Big Bang Sound
      • One Love Films, Bondi
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    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,228
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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