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On The Backburner

12A202611mKrisztián Kajtár

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"When two immigrant kitchen porters, a young aspiring chef and his older cynical colleague are thrown together... they find in each other a strength that changes their lives forever."

Yusuf, a kitchen porter, bonds with Abiola, an older cynical colleague. Together they inspire a winning dish, but their undocumented status costs them their jobs - yet they face the future together.

Drama
FamilyChefImmigrant LifeKitchenKitchen Porter

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What is On The Backburner (2026) about?

Yusuf, a kitchen porter, bonds with Abiola, an older cynical colleague. Together they inspire a winning dish, but their undocumented status costs them their jobs - yet they face the future together.

Who stars in On The Backburner?

On The Backburner stars Rayan Hadady (Yusef), Gary Forbes (Abiola), Selina Boyack (Chef Baird), Archie Beattie (Sous Chef - 1), Robbie Johnstone (Sous Chef - 2). The film was directed by Krisztián Kajtár.

How long is On The Backburner?

On The Backburner has a runtime of 11 min and premiered in 2026. It is rated 12A.

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