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In the light of all the violence going on in Tottenham and other North London locations, this documentary is a beautiful look into the lives of ethnic minority students.

It focuses on loss, police difficulties, gentrification, cost of living and the individual stories of King George and Amira. One focuses on King improving his quality of life as well as embracing love with his boyfriend; as well as showcasing how other people share love in the area.

As for Amira she showcases the intense hustle game for North Londoners, doing their utmost to improve their quality of life. New builds lead to a great imbalance.

Personally, I had no expectations for this film when first switching it on; I was just excited to see the narrative of an ex sex worker become the focus of the story. However, it was much better than expected. With the simple yet deceptive dialogue; how the story glimpses into the lives of various characters who are suffering and the way she lifts them up; to it's very calming pace- this move is really nice to watch.

As someone who also feels like an outsider looking in, it's great to see the people Chihiro helps; but also very sad to see that Chihiro herself is also someone who is going through immense sadness and pain. It's like she's being the kidness in the world that is hard to find. Like a silent hero.

This movie may not be for everyone but it gives an uplifting voice to anyone going through tough times, as well as those who want to visually relax by the seaside.