The Hearing

The Hearing

2023
1h 33m
2.0

2.0/10

1 votes • View on IMDb

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

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
Colonelle Films Les Films du 3 Mars
Production Countries
Canada
Spoken Languages
French Lingala

Quick Facts

Original Title L'audience
Release Date May 26, 2023
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt29703128
Website Visit Site

Cast

Peggy Nkunga Ndona
Peggy Nkunga Ndona

Self

Simon Mbala Kapela
Simon Mbala Kapela

Self

Adoration Francis Nkunga Mbala
Adoration Francis Nkunga Mbala

Self

Consolation Sophie Nkunga Mbala
Consolation Sophie Nkunga Mbala

Self

Benjamin Crédo Nkunga Mbala
Benjamin Crédo Nkunga Mbala

Self

Key Crew

Justine Chevarie-Cossette
Producer
Émilie B. Guérette
Screenplay
Sarah Mannering
Producer
Fanny Drew
Producer
Émilie B. Guérette
Director
Peggy Nkunga Ndona
Director