Ish

'It’s quite the debut'.
★★★★ - Times


'Tenderly portrayed relationship of two young men coming of age in Bedfordshire town' ★★★★ - Guardian 

Set and filmed in Luton, Ish follows 12-year-old best friends Ish (Farhan Hasnat) and Maram (Yahya Kitana), who wrestle to hold onto their friendship in the wake of a police stop and search. As the ripples take hold, the boys try to make sense of the men they are becoming – and how letting go can be the hardest part of growing up. Written and directed by acclaimed artist Imran Perretta and co-written by Enda Walsh (Hunger), Ish was shot by cinematographer Jermaine Canute Edwards (My Father’s Shadow) and also stars singer/songwriter Joy Crookes.

Age Rating: 15

Language: English

Content Warnings: Strong language

Director: Imran Perretta

Cast: Farhan Hasnat, Yahya Kitana

Company: BFI

Year of Release: 2026