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In This World

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In This World Synopsis

This acclaimed film follows the arduous journey made by two young men from their refugee camp in Pakistan to a better life in the UK, bringing us face to face with the shocking hardships and tragedies endured by asylum seekers.

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  • Credits
    • Starring:
      Jamal Udin Torabi, Enayatullah
    • Director:
      Michael Winterbottom
    • Producers:
      Andrew Eaton, Anita Overland
    • Screenplay:
      Heidi Thomas, based on the novel by Dodie Smith
    • Executive Producers:
      David M Thompson, Chris Auty
    • Distributor
      ICA Projects
    • Sales Agent:
      The Works International
    • Credits summary:
      The Film Consortium and BBC Films in association with the Film Council present a Revolution Films Production. A Michael Winterbottom Film.
    • Certificate:
      15
    • Running time:
      89 mins 59 secs
  • Release Dates
    • In Cinemas
      March 28th 2003
    • Out on DVD
      September 29th 2003
    • Released
      March 28th 2003

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