Two young Iraqi men, Hayder and Falah, embark on a perilous journey to London, seeking asylum from Baghdad. They face a grueling stormy voyage in a cramped shipping container, counting the days by a small star-like hole in the ceiling. As they await their uncertain fate, Falah comforts Hayder with Shakespearean love sonnets whispered in Arabic. Upon arrival, the pair becomes separated, and Hayder must navigate the immigration process and search for Falah in West London's Arabic communities.
To the Marriage of True Minds
Two young men escape persecution in Baghdad, only to face a new challenge when they get separated in the UK. Their reunion becomes dependent on a shared connection to a Shakespearean sonnet and a sentimental paper boat.
