The Tenant

The Tenant — 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.

• Release date
• October 16, 2009
• Runtime
• 90 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Onyekachi Ejim

The Tenant — Cast

Onyekachi Ejim Obinna

D

David Baughn Matthew Henderson

R

Richard Collier Immigration Task Force

A

Armstrong Ejim Younger Obinna

B

Brianna Goldie Lara

J

Jude Idada Lara's Boyfriend

T

Tope Idowu Obinna's Father

I

Ian Matheson Immigration Task Force