The Tenant (2009)
Obinna, an African refugee in Canada, faces deportation in 30 days. When all hope seems lost, a chance confrontation with Timothy, his terminally ill landlord, provides him an opportunity to remain in the country. Timothy who is a former immigration officer makes him a deal; he will intervene in his pending deportation if Obinna finds his estranged daughter Nicole and convinces her to see him one last time before he dies. With the clock ticking, Obinna fights to save his dreams, in the course of which he stumbles on a discovery that will shake the very foundations of his principles.
Director: Onyekachi Ejim
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Onyekachi Ejim as Obinna |
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David Baughn as Matthew Henderson |
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Richard Collier as Immigration Task Force |
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Armstrong Ejim as Younger Obinna |
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Brianna Goldie as Lara |
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Jude Idada as Lara's Boyfriend |
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Tope Idowu as Obinna's Father |
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Ian Matheson as Immigration Task Force |
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Tina Mba as Obinna's Mother |
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Damilola Ojelade as Stripper |
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Jen Pogue as Nicole |
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Kenneth Taylor as Timothy |
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Robert Nolan as Stripper's Boyfriend |
| Writing | Jude Idada | Writer |
| Directing | Onyekachi Ejim | Director |