MAMA
Leila, a 28 year old Syrian American woman, anxiously awaits the outcome of her mother’s immigration interview in a hotel room that is meant to be their meeting place if her mother is approved to enter the US.
Leila, a 28 year old Syrian American woman, anxiously awaits the outcome of her mother’s immigration interview in a hotel room that is meant to be their meeting place if her mother is approved to enter the US.
Rand Faris
Leila
Shahjehan Khan
Laith
Ian Ampoyo
Liam
Leila, a 28 year old Syrian American woman, anxiously awaits the outcome of her mother’s immigration interview in a hotel room that is meant to be their meeting place if her mother is approved to enter the US.
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