Matar (2023)

The story of an asylum seeker in England who, when confronted with the hostile immigration system in the UK, is forced to live on the fringes of society and rely on his bike to survive. Based on the lived experience of co-writer Ayman Alhussein.

Cast (6)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Ahmed Malek

Matar

Elmi Rashid Elmi

Musa

H

Hussain Saddam

Jay

A

Ayman Alhussein

Housemate

L

Lisa Bentley

Barbara

Youssef Kerkour

Jameel

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