Asylum
2003, English. Directed by Nigel Barker.
Fleeing persecution and torture in northern Iraq, three young Kurds, Mahmoud, Rezghar and Saman, smuggle themselves into Britain aboard a freight train. Arriving in London they register for asylum but soon experience the first blast of bureaucracy, as their papers are lost in the system. When Saman is detained in prison and the police attempt to arrest Rezghar, he flees and hides in a church where Father Michael is leading a service.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 19 January 2003
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Nigel Barker, Simon Ricketts
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Asylum: quick answers
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How long is Asylum?
Asylum runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Asylum have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Asylum on?
Asylum isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 January 2003. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Asylum?
If you liked Asylum, try The History of Love, The Sound Barrier, Dear John.
Who directed Asylum?
Asylum (2003) was directed by Nigel Barker and stars Gary Condes, Tony Resta, David Bradley.