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Farming

Farming

20186.21h 47m

Overview

Based on the writer/director's childhood, FARMING tells the story of a young Nigerian boy, 'farmed out' by his parents to a white British family in the hope of a better future. Instead, he becomes the feared leader of a white skinhead gang.

Directed by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Written by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Produced by Michael London, Janice Williams, François Ivernel
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Top Cast

Damson Idris

Damson Idris

Enitan

Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale

Ingrid Carpenter

John Dagleish

John Dagleish

Levi

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Ms. Dapo

Jaime Winstone

Jaime Winstone

Lynn

Genevieve Nnaji

Genevieve Nnaji

Tolu

Zephan Amissah

Zephan Amissah

Young Emi

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Femi

Cosmo Jarvis

Cosmo Jarvis

Jonesy

Lee Ross

Lee Ross

Jack

About Farming

Farming is a drama film released in 2018. Directed by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, it stars Damson Idris, Kate Beckinsale, John Dagleish. Based on the writer/director's childhood, FARMING tells the story of a young Nigerian boy, 'farmed out' by his parents to a white British family in the hope of a better future. Instead, he becomes the feared leader of a white skinhead gang.

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