Beyond Borders

Friday 19th September 17:00pm (60m)

These intimate dramas explore migration, belonging, and what it means to build a life in unfamiliar places and what gets left behind.

Content Guidance: violence, racism

CALL YOUR MOM

After a painful divorce, a woman moves to London, struggling with loneliness and depression. She begins visiting a small, family-run restaurant that serves the comforting flavours of her homeland.

Director: Ravenna Tran

Writer: Ravenna Tran

Producer: Siddharth Menon, Greg Randolph Jr.

CODE OF CONDUCT

When cleaning supplies go missing from the office store room, the loyalty of a rule-abiding receptionist is tested.

Director: Jagoda Tłok

Writer: Jagoda Tłok

Producer: Jess Kelly

CROYDON COWGIRL

A resonant story about immigration, class, true friendship and the power of love.

Director: Phoebe Barran

Writer: Kellie Shirley

Producer: Kayleigh Rees-Paige

IRPINIA

At the age of 24, Dudley Porteous boarded a ship called the Irpinia in search of a better life in England, the so-called mother country. Now 86 years old, Dudley reflects on his exciting journey to sea and the harsh reality that lay ahead.

Director: Jameisha Prescod

Producer: Valery Erere Akpojiyovwi

THE TEST

I-Ling’s experience whilst taking her Life in the UK test reminds her of the difficulties and constraints she faces as an immigrant working hard to get her citizenship. 

Director: Hsieh Meng-Han

Writer: Hsieh Meng-Han

Producer: Menna Morgan

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