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Summary
The Asylum Seeker is a documentary that trails Maria, a lady who escapes violence in Guatemala to take refuge in the United States. The narrative is an account of her emotional and physical experience as she goes through the asylum process, her legal frustrations, the cultural shock, and her mental health issue. In the process, Maria encounters tough decisions and develops relationships with other persons in the same predicament such as Carla, a Colombian, and Javier, an El Salvadoran. Maria is taught about the value of hope, resilience, and self-compassion with the help of her caring mentors. At the end, she accepts the insecurity of her future by drawing strength in her journey.Book information
Genre
Fairy Tales and Folklore, Literary Classics
