The Hearing

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Peggy Nkunga Ndona

Self

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Simon Mbala Kapela

Self

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Adoration Francis Nkunga Mbala

Self

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Consolation Sophie Nkunga Mbala

Self

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Benjamin Crédo Nkunga Mbala

Self

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Émilie B. Guérette Peggy Nkunga Ndona
Camera	Director of Photography	Étienne Roussy Glauco Bermudez
Art	Art Direction	Nathalie Dubé
Editing	Editor	Ariane Pétel-Despots Natacha Dufaux
	Additional Editing	François Lamarche
Sound	Original Music Composer	Daniel Baillargeon
	Sound Director	Marie-Pierre Grenier
	Sound Mixer	Bruno Bélanger
	Sound Recordist	René Portillo Juan Fernández
Production	Producer	Sarah Mannering Fanny Drew Justine Chevarie-Cossette
	Production Director	Larissa Christoforo Ginger Le Pêcheur
Writing	Screenplay	Émilie B. Guérette
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