January 2014 Photos

January 2014 Film Acting Masterclass: Refugee

Iraqi refugee Amira Al-Rawi wakes from a war torn nightmare

Amira’s missing sister, 13-year-old Shada

Amira hesitates on the steps of the police station

No good news from Detective Palmer

Amira consults psychic Madame M’bouli for news on her missing sister

Amira places a lot of faith in Madame M’bouli’s psychic powers

But private investigator John Porter is sceptical

Porter and Amira leaving Madame M’bouli’s house

Another consultation with Madame M’bouli

An off-duty Detective Palmer visits Amira

Amira breaks down

Porter brings good news

Amira has one final request of Detective Palmer

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