Synopsis
Undocumented immigrants Okwe and Senay work at a posh London hotel and live in constant fear of deportation. One night, Okwe stumbles across evidence of a bizarre murder, setting off a series of events that could lead to disaster -- or freedom.
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Awards
2002 Venice Film Festival
Nominated
- Golden Lion
2004 Academy Awards
Nominated
- Best Screenplay - Original
Featured Clips
Dirty Pretty Things - Bad at Life
Even with his world falling apart around him, Okwe refuses to take place in the hotel's scheme. In this scene: Okwe (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Senay Gelik (Audrey Tautou), Sneaky/Juan (Sergi Lopez), Guo Yi (Benedict Wong)
Dirty Pretty Things - Happiness
A corrupt co-worker discovers Okwe's true identity and attempts to use it to his advantage. In this scene: Okwe (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Sneaky/Juan (Sergi Lopez)
Dirty Pretty Things - Roommates
Awkward coworkers and roommates Okwe and Senay get to know each other a little better at the apartment. In this scene: Okwe (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Senay Gelik (Audrey Tautou)
Dirty Pretty Things - Comings and Goings
Okwe can't shake off his recent discovery and goes back to the hotel room to invesigate. In this scene: Okwe (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Juliette (Sophie Okonedo)
Dirty Pretty Things - Helping People
Okwe visits his friend and confidante Guo Yi to get advice on his recent find. In this scene: Okwe (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Guo Yi (Benedict Wong)
Dirty Pretty Things - Maids
When Immegration shows up at the hotel, Okwe must find a way to warn Senay not to come in that night. In this scene: Okwe (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Juliette (Sophie Okonedo), Senay Gelik (Audrey Tautou)
Dirty Pretty Things - Innocent
Okwe feels that he is responsible for Senay losing her job at the hotel and urges her to stay away from him. In this scene: Senay Gelik (Audrey Tautou), Okwe (Chiwetel Ejiofor)
Dirty Pretty Things - Deals
Okwe and Senay make deals to ensure their freedom. In this scene: Senay Gelik (Audrey Tautou), Okwe (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Sneaky/Juan (Sergi Lopez), Juliette (Sophie Okonedo)
Dirty Pretty Things - Freedom
Senay considers going to extreme lengths to gain her freedom and escape to New York. In this scene: Senay Gelik (Audrey Tautou), Okwe (Chiwetel Ejiofor)
Dirty Pretty Things - Have a Heart
After a quiet night at the hotel, Okew makes a disturbing discovery in one of the rooms. In this scene: Okwe (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Senay Gelik (Audrey Tautou), Juliette (Sophie Okonedo)
Even with his world falling apart around him, Okwe refuses to take place in the hotel's scheme. In this scene: Okwe (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Senay Gelik (Audrey Tautou), Sneaky/Juan (Sergi Lopez), Guo Yi (Benedict Wong)
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