The collision between two cultures explodes in one household as all three wait for Javier's immigration papers. A dark comedy that explores immigration, mental health and the magnetism hiding as aversion.
Social & External
The people behind it
Lucy McNulty
Amelia
Alexandra Lainfiesta
Sofia
Marco Bonomini
Javier
Kevin McNulty
Immigration Officer
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