Farming Turns

The film follows a young Nigerian boy, Enitan, who is sent to the UK to be fostered by a white working-class couple in a small town. As he navigates a difficult upbringing and struggles with his identity, he becomes involved with a white supremacist gang, leading him down a dangerous path.

Farming received generally positive reviews, with praise for its powerful performances, particularly from Damson Idris, and its unflinching look at the complexities of race, identity, and belonging. Some critics noted the film's raw and at times disturbing nature, while others found its narrative compelling and thought-provoking.

• Damson Idris delivers a standout performance, carrying the emotional weight of the film.

• The film bravely tackles difficult themes of racism, identity, and foster care.

• While at times bleak, the narrative is ultimately a compelling and important story.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's strong acting and its exploration of a challenging and rarely seen perspective on race and identity in Britain. Some viewers found the subject matter difficult to watch, but many felt it was an important and well-executed story.

Selected to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2018, where it received a special mention in the Discovery section.

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje drew heavily from his own personal experiences growing up in foster care in England for the screenplay of 'Farming'.