Aisha_
Aisha lives at a centre for asylum-seekers in Ireland in a state of ongoing uncertainty. Having fled Nigeria after a violent gang murdered members of her family, she is desperately trying to find some degree of permanency, where she and her mother can be reunited and live without fear. As she navigates the complex legal system to seek settlement in Ireland, she sparks an unlikely friendship with Conor, a new guard at the centre. A former prisoner, Conor’s life experience and calming presence resonate with Aisha, allowing for a tentative romance to begin. But the bond between the pair comes under strain as the threat of deportation looms ever larger.
Starring
Letitia Wright, Josh O'Connor, Lorcan Cranitch
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Aisha was released 4 years ago in 2022.
Overview
Aisha lives at a centre for asylum-seekers in Ireland in a state of ongoing uncertainty. Having fled Nigeria after a violent gang murdered members of her fam...
Aisha is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
CAST (20)
Letitia Wright
Aisha Osagie
Josh O'Connor
Conor Healy
Lorcan Cranitch
Peter Flood
Denis Conway
Brendan Close
Stuart Graham
Francis Manning
IT
Ian Toner
Liam Cantwell
Ruth McCabe
Mrs. Keegan
PO
Pius Ojo
Resident
Dawn Bradfield
Michelle Campbell
TO
Theresa O'Connor
Deirdre O'Dea
RA
Rosemary Aimiyekagbon
Moraya Osagie
EH
Emmanuel Hassan
Abdul Momoh
YO
Yemisi Ojo
Bes Emenaha
AD
Antoinette Doyle
Habiba Momoh
Tara Flynn
Catherine Levy
Florence Adebambo
Ruykaya Momoh
AR
Aisling Reid
Louise Sheeran
LA
Lucky Aganmwonyi
Male Resident
Anaïs Rizzo
Young Woman
Caitríona Ní Mhurchú
Sandra Hill
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Language
English
Country
IE
Rating
5.9/10 (23 votes)
Popularity
8
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Aisha about?
Aisha lives at a centre for asylum-seekers in Ireland in a state of ongoing uncertainty. Having fled Nigeria after a violent gang murdered members of her family, she is desperately trying to find some degree of permanency, where she and her mother can be reunited and live without fear. As she navigates the complex legal system to seek settlement in Ireland, she sparks an unlikely friendship with Conor, a new guard at the centre. A former prisoner, Conor’s life experience and calming presence resonate with Aisha, allowing for a tentative romance to begin. But the bond between the pair comes under strain as the threat of deportation looms ever larger.
How long is Aisha?
Aisha has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in Aisha?
The cast of Aisha includes Letitia Wright, Josh O'Connor, Lorcan Cranitch, Denis Conway, Stuart Graham.
What is the rating of Aisha?
Aisha has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 23 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama