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Hooyo

Directed by Edyll Ismail, Mehhma Malhi
Australia
2026
11 mins
Unclassified 15+
A letter brings a young woman's grief to the surface, reconnecting her with Somalia and her lost birth mother. Starring Edyll Ismail (Send Help).

Screens with Memory of Princess Mumbi

'Hooyo' is screening with

Memory of Princess Mumbi

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 4:30pm

Dendy Newtown – Cinema 2

Memory of Princess Mumbi

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 4:15pm

Event Cinemas George Street – Cinema 3
  • Year
    2026
  • Classification
    Unclassified 15+
  • Country
    Australia
  • Language
    In English and Somali with English subtitles
  • Director
    Edyll Ismail, Mehhma Malhi
  • Producer
    ‘Ana Ika, Domenic Anthony, Bella Burton, Edyll Ismail
  • Cast
    Edyll Ismail, Cath Moore
  • Screenwriter
    Edyll Ismail
  • Cinematographer
    Annalise Kafetzi
  • Editor
    Timothy Hadwen
  • Premiere
    NSW Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Festival Contact: Edyll Ismail
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