CinemaOSMovie · 2023 · 1h 33m

The Hearing

A family's struggle in seeking asylum to remain in Canada

40%(2)IMDbDocumentary

After crossing 11 countries irregularly to seek asylum in Canada, Peggy, Simon and their three children are waiting for the hearing that will determine whether they get refugee status or not. Having fled political repression in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the family tries to rebuild a peaceful life in Montreal, in spite of the constant threat of deportation. Between ghosts from the past, hopes for the future, a complex legal maze and seemingly endless trial, the film delves into the struggle of the Nkunga Mbala family to remain in Canada. Offering unprecedented access to their hearing before the Immigration and Refugee Board, the film unveils the opaque process of claiming asylum in Canada.

Directed byÉmilie B. Guérette, Peggy Nkunga Ndona

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
FR
Released
May 26, 2023
Studios
Colonelle FilmsLes Films du 3 Mars

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Peggy Nkunga Ndona

Peggy Nkunga Ndona

Self

Simon Mbala Kapela

Self

Adoration Francis Nkunga Mbala

Self

Consolation Sophie Nkunga Mbala

Self

Benjamin Crédo Nkunga Mbala

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Émilie B. Guérette
Émilie B. Guérette
Peggy Nkunga Ndona
Peggy Nkunga Ndona
Written by
Émilie B. Guérette
Émilie B. Guérette
Produced by
Justine Chevarie-Cossette
Sarah Mannering

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