Box of Things

2013, 8 minutes

Inspired by a true story, one mans struggles for his family's safety

Yusef Is a Libyan national seeking asylum in Britain during the unrest in Libya, after receiving his deportation orders he decides on a plan of action to ensure he keeps his daughter as far away from his war torn homeland as possible. He shuts himself off from the world in his rented flat. We start the story after he records a heartfelt cassette message addressing his daughter and his regret for the situation he finds himself in. He begins planning for the final moments of his life, leaving behind a box of possessions for his 5 year old daughter. Yusef is a caring man, who would do anything for his child. Even Die.

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