The Tenant (2009)
1h 30m
Running Time
October 16, 2009Release Date

Plot.
Obinna, an African refugee in Canada, faces deportation in 30 days. When all hope seems lost, a chance confrontation with Timothy, his terminally ill landlord, provides him an opportunity to remain in the country. Timothy who is a former immigration officer makes him a deal; he will intervene in his pending deportation if Obinna finds his estranged daughter Nicole and convinces her to see him one last time before he dies. With the clock ticking, Obinna fights to save his dreams, in the course of which he stumbles on a discovery that will shake the very foundations of his principles.
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Cast & Crew.

Onyekachi Ejim
Obinna / Director

David Baughn
Matthew Henderson

Richard Collier
Immigration Task Force

Armstrong Ejim
Younger Obinna

Brianna Goldie
Lara

Jude Idada
Lara's Boyfriend / Writer

Tope Idowu
Obinna's Father

Ian Matheson
Immigration Task Force

Tina Mba
Obinna's Mother

Damilola Ojelade
Stripper

Jen Pogue
Nicole

Kenneth Taylor
Timothy

Robert Nolan
Stripper's Boyfriend
