The Loving Podcast X AKONI: Special Limited Addition Season
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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, Gemma Forsyth, Marlikka Perdrisat and Firdaws Adelpour. Written, Directed & Produced by Genna Chanelle Hayes. Cinematography by Calum Stewart. Official Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEqZ9Q_Awkk Follow the journey: Film news and releases to you first: http://facebook.com/akonifilm Exclusive Behind The Scenes Images: http://instagram.com/akonifilm Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/gennachanelle 
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