Published
[United States] : Burbank, Calif. : Miramax Home Entertainment ; Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, [2004], c2002.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 107 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2002.
General Note
Special features: commentary with director Stephen Frears; behind-the-scenes featurette.
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2002.
General Note
Special features: commentary with director Stephen Frears; behind-the-scenes featurette.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Chris Menges ; art director, Rebecca Holmes ; editor, Mick Audsley ; music, Nathan Larson ; costume designer, Odile Dicks-Mireaux ; production designer, Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski ; visual effects supervisor, Mark Nelmes ; special effects supervisor, Graham Longhurst.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Chris Menges ; art director, Rebecca Holmes ; editor, Mick Audsley ; music, Nathan Larson ; costume designer, Odile Dicks-Mireaux ; production designer, Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski ; visual effects supervisor, Mark Nelmes ; special effects supervisor, Graham Longhurst.
Participants/Performers
Audrey Tautou, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sergi Lopez, Sophie Okonedo, Benedict Wong, Zlatko Buric.
Participants/Performers
Audrey Tautou, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sergi Lopez, Sophie Okonedo, Benedict Wong, Zlatko Buric.
Description
Okwe is an illegal immigrant living in London. He was a doctor in his homeland and now works two jobs - during the day as a taxi driver, at night as a hotel desk clerk. When a prostitute tells him there's a mess in one of the hotel's bathrooms, Okwe finds a human heart in the toilet. Using his previous knowledge of medicine, he begins to solve the case of where the heart came from and soon delves into the world of body organ black-markets. He finds that his only friend, Senay, a Turkish illegal immigrant chambermaid, may be next to be used for organ parts.
Description
Okwe is an illegal immigrant living in London. He was a doctor in his homeland and now works two jobs - during the day as a taxi driver, at night as a hotel desk clerk. When a prostitute tells him there's a mess in one of the hotel's bathrooms, Okwe finds a human heart in the toilet. Using his previous knowledge of medicine, he begins to solve the case of where the heart came from and soon delves into the world of body organ black-markets. He finds that his only friend, Senay, a Turkish illegal immigrant chambermaid, may be next to be used for organ parts.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R; for sexual content, disturbing images and languages.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R; for sexual content, disturbing images and languages.
System Details
DVD, Region 1; Dolby Digital.
Language
English and Somali dialogue; closed-captioned.
Awards
British Independent Film Awards, 2003: British Independent Film Award - Best Actor (Chiwetel Ejiofor); Best British Independent Film - Best Director (Stephen Frears); Best Screenplay (Steve Knight)
