The Hearing backdrop

The Hearing 2023 Directed by Peggy Nkunga Ndona , Émilie B. Guérette L'audience

A family's struggle in seeking asylum to remain in Canada

After crossing 11 countries irregularly to seek asylum in Canada, Peggy, Simon and their three children are waiting for the hearing that will determine whether they get refugee status or not. Having fled political repression in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the family tries to rebuild a peaceful life in Montreal, in spite of the constant threat of deportation. Between ghosts from the past, hopes for the future, a complex legal maze and seemingly endless trial, the film delves into the struggle of the Nkunga Mbala family to remain in Canada. Offering unprecedented access to their hearing before the Immigration and Refugee Board, the film unveils the opaque process of claiming asylum in Canada.

Country Canada
Production Country Canada
Language French
Spoken Languages French , Lingala
Gnere Documentary
Production Companies Colonelle Films , Les Films du 3 Mars
Release Date 26 May 2023
93 mins