Playing Dead
When her father's remains are found in a mass grave in Iraq, Mancunian Roza Riley returns to the war-torn country she fled as a child. Written by Vivienne Harvey.
Written by Vivienne Harvey
When her father's remains are found in a mass grave in Iraq, Mancunian Roza Riley returns to the war torn country she fled as a child. The only survivor of her family who were killed in the Anfal genocide of Kurdish people, she is determined to give her beloved father the burial he deserves. Her journey unearths the secrets of her past and ends with a miraculous discovery.
Roza.....Nadia Emam
Liam.....William Ash
Ari.....Murat Erkek
Mama/Bayan/Nareen.....Shaniaz Hama Ali
Rojan/Car Hire Worker/Guard.....Shervin Alenabi
Guard/Papa/Shad.....Aso Sherabayani
Jenny.....Susan Twist
Cultural consultant.....Namak Khoshnaw
Directed by Nadia Molinari.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Roza | Nadia Emam |
| Liam | William Ash |
| Rojan | Shervin Alenabi |
| Namak | Shervin Alenabi |
| Ari | Murat Erkek |
| Mother | Shaniaz Hama Ali |
| Bayan | Shaniaz Hama Ali |
| Shad | Aso Sherabayani |
| Armed Guard | Aso Sherabayani |
| Jenny | Susan Twist |
| Director | Nadia Molinari |
| Writer | Vivienne Harvey |
Broadcasts
- Fri 2 Mar 2018 14:15麻豆社 Radio 4
- Tue 24 Mar 2020 14:15麻豆社 Radio 4
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