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Leaving to Remain

Leaving to Remain

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 28, 2023

Runtime

1h 31m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Odchádzania

Director

Mira Erdevički

Description

With the UK’s hardening immigration policy in the background, director Mira Erdevički follows the lives of three Roma: Petr Torák, Denisa Gannon and Ondrej Oláh. Settled in the UK over 20 years ago, the trio still feel attached to their native Slovakia and the Czech Republic. As the country goes into lockdown, they film their lives throughout the Covid pandemic and the aftermath of Brexit.