Seeking Refuge
Each of these films tells of the experiences of five young refugees and asylum seekers who are living in the UK. We hear from ten year old Ali from Afghanistan, who fled the country with his grandmother yet leaving behind his parents. Ali describes the pain of separation as well as his experiences adjusting to life in the UK. Ten year old Hamid from Eritrea had to flee his country and describes the struggles of coming to terms with his father's death, as well as settling into a new country. 12 year old Juliane who spent years in a Zimbabwean orphanage before being reunited with her mother continues to suffer from the effects of being separated from her at a young age, but is supported by her school who are helping her deal with her experiences. Rachel, 17, describes the suffering she underwent in her home country, her experiences in a UK detention centre and what she hopes to achieve as a result of her experiences. Finally Navid, 16, who at five years old fled his home in Iran and came to the UK. He describes why he had to leave, his long journey over here, and how he has adjusted to life in the UK.
- 2012-2012
- 1 season
- Animation
Each of these films tells of the experiences of five young refugees and asylum seekers who are living in the UK. We hear from ten year old Ali from Afghanistan, who fled the country with his grandmother yet leaving behind his parents. Ali describes the pain of separation as well as his experiences adjusting to life in the UK. Ten year old Hamid from Eritrea had to flee his country and describes the struggles of coming to terms with his father's death, as well as settling into a new country. 12 year old Juliane who spent years in a Zimbabwean orphanage before being reunited with her mother continues to suffer from the effects of being separated from her at a young age, but is supported by her school who are helping her deal with her experiences. Rachel, 17, describes the suffering she underwent in her home country, her experiences in a UK detention centre and what she hopes to achieve as a result of her experiences. Finally Navid, 16, who at five years old fled his home in Iran and came to the UK. He describes why he had to leave, his long journey over here, and how he has adjusted to life in the UK.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2012
Episode 1
Drawing for Memory
4 mins
Tells the story of 10-year-old Ali from Afghanistan. As the war in Afghanistan escalated, Ali fled with his grandmother to Britain and was separated from his parents who were unable to leave.
Episode 2
From a to B and Back Again
Features 17-year-old Rachel who escaped her country of origin having suffered years of persecution because of her religion.
Episode 3
The Long Way Home
When Navid's father's life was in danger, he fled their home in Iran and came to the UK. A couple of years later, Navid and his mother followed, and travelled a long journey to England, mostly overland.
Episode 4
Don't Let Me Go
Features 12-year-old Juliane who spent years in a Zimbabwean orphanage before being reunited with her mother.