Dreams in Translation

Dreams in Translation

2026 · 16 min · Drama

When a grieving Nigerian immigrant's emotional collapse is misread as misconduct, a single workplace incident sets off a descent, drawing her closer to memories of abuse, betrayal, and a silence that refuses to stay buried.

Directed by Onyemaechi Mervyn Ojukwu · Written by Onyemaechi Mervyn Ojukwu

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