The Kitchen
Strong roots grow in unlikely places
R 2023 · 109 min · ★ 4.8 · Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama, Adventure, Comedy
Izi's close to escaping The Kitchen, one of London's last remaining housing estates. But when young Benji enters his life, he faces some hard decisions.
Directed by Kibwe Tavares · Written by Daniel Kaluuya
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Kane Robinson Izi -
Jedaiah Bannerman Benji -
Hope Ikpoku Jnr Staples -
Teija Kabs Ruby -
Demmy Ladipo Jase -
Cristale Lianne -
BACKROAD GEE Kamale -
Rasaq Kukoyi Arinze - R Reuben 'Trizzy' Nyamah Dirt
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Henry Lawfull Cronik -
Alan Asaad Oozie -
Ian Wright Lord Kitchener
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