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On The Backburner

202611mMovieDrama

Yusuf, a kitchen porter, bonds with Abiola, an older cynical colleague. Together they inspire a winning dish, but their undocumented status costs them their jobs - yet they face the future together.

DirectorKrisztián Kajtár
WriterJoseph Olanlokun
ProducerCasper Galbraith

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Cast · Directed by Krisztián Kajtár

RH
Rayan Hadady
Yusef
GFGary Forbes
Gary Forbes
Abiola
SB
Selina Boyack
Chef Baird
AB
Archie Beattie
Sous Chef - 1
RJ
Robbie Johnstone
Sous Chef - 2
FO
Fehintoluwa Olowoyeye
Abiola's Wife

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