Aisha is an immigrant from Senegal living illegally in the United States, working as a nanny for a wealthy family in Manhattan. She struggles to find her son, left behind in her native country. However, as his arrival approaches, she is tormented by a supernatural presence that seems to stand between her dreams and real life. Grand Jury Prize Winner at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.
Nikyatu Jusu
Born in Sierra Leone and a naturalized American, Nikyatu Jusu debuts as a feature film director after 15 years dedicated to making short films. Grand Jury Prize winner at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, Nanny put Jusu in the spotlight, which earned her a deal with Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions for her next film.
