Please, After You (2024)

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[logo swooshing]

[upbeat music]

I started thinking

'bout the rest of my life

I know that I'll be living it in Canada

I know I said I'll share

the rest of my days

But I was only going through a phase

Am I gonna settle down am I gonna be

Someone who has to

take the rest of my life

To settle down

Well I guess you

caught me lying to myself

What kind of fool

doesn't think about it

What kind of fool

doesn't think about it

You'd have to be a

fool not to think about it

[phone beeping]

[background traffic buzzing]

[camera clicking]

Taking some glamour shots?

No, sorry, I was just working.

Oh, yeah, it looks like it.

Your left is your good side, so.

Oh.

I haven't seen you in a few days.

I was worried they

replaced you with a machine.

Well, there is a machine,

but they still need someone

to check on the cars.

Check on them, like, see if they're okay?

-Yeah.

-Are they sometimes not okay?

No, well, they're mostly okay.

What have you been up to lately?

I've been busy, actually I've an interview

for an internship at Enginex.

Oh, congrats.

Thank you, you mean you've heard of them?

No, it just sounds cool.

[car horn honking]

They're actually the top engineering firm

and I met the recruiter

and she really liked me,

so I've just been preparing for that.

I'm also trying to find my own apartment.

[car horn honking]

Oh, okay, I should probably go.

Nice talking to you.

[car engine rumbling]

Here.

Why haven't they replaced

you with a machine yet?

[dramatic music]

[metal clanking]

So I know the owner, he's

friends with Felix and Aida,

and he is letting us

have a little sneak peek

before he puts it on the market.

-Voila.

-[gentle music]

- Wow.

Oh yeah, I swear as soon as he lists it,

it's gonna be like moths

to a flame, total blood bath.

It looks expensive. How much is it?

For you? Only $1,500 a month.

But with first and last

and the security deposit,

you're looking at about $4,000 upfront.

Lease starts in November.

This is a real unicorn opportunity,

you don't wanna miss out.

Can I pay you next week?

I should have enough money saved by then

and I'll be starting my

new job soon, hopefully.

-Absolutely.

-Okay.

I'll drop the paperwork.

[giggling]

Must be a nice change of pace,

having your own place, huh?

Mm? You know what I mean [giggling].

Sex.

[gentle music]

Okay.

[phone beeping]

[passengers chatting indistinctly]

[footsteps tapping]

[Aida] I forgot, do I put a white

-or a red in?

-Whatever you want.

[Aida] Okay,

-I raise you $500.

-Okay.

[all] Hey, Ali.

Come and play.

Hey, how was the parking

lot tonight? Was it busy?

It's not too bad,

the booth door was doing

that weird thing again.

Yeah, I know. You gotta pull and then turn.

Every time I have to pull harder.

I know, I had to replace

that door just last year.

Okay, well, we'll add

it to our list of repairs.

Yeah, ever-growing list, apparently.

[Aida] Come and play a few hands.

And have a drink.

My interview is at 9:30

tomorrow morning,

so I should get some sleep.

A few drinks will help you sleep

and a few more will knock you right out.

[laughing]

Thank you.

Okay, let him go, he's

gotta sleep. Another time.

Goodnight guys.

[speaking in Spanish]

[Tomas] But I have to

practice my slide tackles. [indistinct]

Hmm?

[speaking in Spanish]

[door creaking]

[material rustling]

[indistinct background chatting]

[phone buzzing]

Hello?

[immigration officer] Hello. Is this Ali Ramani?

-Yes.

- Do you know an Omid Tehremi?

Yes, yes he's my cousin.

[immigration officer] We're here with him in

Toronto, Pearson, he's

just declared political asylum,

and gave your name

as his primary contact.

[dramatic music]

I'm, I'm, I'm sorry?

[immigration officer] Would you

be able to make your way over?

-To, to the airport?

- Yes.

[dramatic music continues]

-Now?

- Not necessarily,

but he's gonna be

detained until you get here.

[upbeat music]

[cartoon character] Hey buddy,

can you help me get these thorns out?

[cartoon character] Okay,

but you have to count with me, ready?

One, two, three.

Hey, come back here.

[laughing]

[speaking in Farsi]

[gentle music]

[gentle music continues]

- Ali.

[speaking in Farsi]

[speaking in Farsi]

- Ali. Ali.

[speaking in Farsi]

[upbeat music]

[airplane engine roaring]

[train wheels clanking]

Hi there, I got a call about

my cousin, Omid Tehremi.

[door creaking]

[indistinct]

[speaking in Farsi]

Omid?

Ali? How are you?

[lips smacking]

I need you both to follow me.

All right, please wait.

Excuse me?

For you.

In English, please. I need

to practice if I live here.

-Live... Live here?

-Mm.

Yeah, so just, we were

walking downtown Tehran

with big group of people

like big, like Reza, Cheyenne

you know Reza, my friend?

Probably not, very nice guy.

Anyway, Tehran is such beautiful city.

You should visit sometime if you like,

but we were asking for change.

You were asking people for money?

No, not, change for

the situation for all of us.

He... He took part in a government protest.

The police started

identifying the demonstrators

from footage online and

began making arrests.

So he had to flee.

So there is visual evidence

of him appearing in this protest?

Okay, well if so, you'll wanna present that

to the Immigration Refugee

Board to prove your claim.

Do you have somewhere to stay?

Yes, yes he'll be staying with me.

The board will reach out in about a week

with a notice to appear.

That'll have the time, date,

and location of his hearing.

Thank you.

[speaking in Farsi]

Thank you very much.

Go ahead.

After you, please.

You have to exit the room before me, sir.

No, please, I can't, please.

Exit the room.

[upbeat music]

[indistinct]

[indistinct background chatting]

I didn't know you had

important meeting today.

If I knew I would've fly tomorrow instead.

One extra day, probably not that dangerous.

Maybe after your meeting,

we go to your home.

Yeah, but it's not just my home

it's a boarding house for newcomers.

Newcomers?

You know, refugees, immigrants.

Refugee camp?

No Omid, not a refugee camp,

but it's a place just to help

people get settled, okay?

[indistinct] Once I get this new job,

I'll be able to get my own apartment.

I almost have enough saved.

How much you need?

$4,000.

I help you, here.

[material and paper rustling]

Omid, it's fine, it's fine it's okay.

It's okay, I have 6 million.

Rials? Omid, that's like $200.

-Here, take.

-No, it's fine.

Omid, just [speaking in Farsi].

Come on.

[speaking in Farsi]

Please, I insist.

[cab driver] You two all right back there?

Yes, yes sorry, I'm just

telling him not to taarof.

It's an Iranian thing where

you pretend to be polite.

I'm not pretend.

It's like when someone

offers you something,

but you know you refuse

it even though you want it

or you offer someone something

even though you don't want it.

[Omid] No taarof.

He's taarofing about

taarofing. Double taarof.

No taarof.

[speaking Farsi]

I'm serious.

I'll have enough money

saved after my next paycheck.

And we'll stay in the

boarding house for now.

I'll ask you if you can

stay in my room, okay?

Thank you, Ali.

[Ali sighing]

[upbeat music continues]

So Omid, do you have a plan?

-Hmm?

-A plan to get a job.

Make money.

I have 6 million.

[upbeat music]

Thank you.

Omid, tap it stop it.

Hi, I had an interview for 9:30 A.M.

Really sorry I'm late.

Oh, they just let another candidate in,

so you'll have to wait.

Okay, no problem, thank you.

[upbeat music continues]

[upbeat music]

[footsteps tapping]

They won't be able to see

you today. I'm really sorry.

That's okay. Thank you.

Is there a chance I can reschedule?

I had a family emergency.

I'll ask, but I know they

want to make a decision today,

so I wouldn't keep my hopes up.

All right, thank you.

[traffic buzzing]

[dramatic music]

Omid?

Ali, how was interview?

Omid, what are you

still doing in the car?

Oh, I thought maybe

you were in rush to be somewhere after.

So I tell him to stay.

I...

[groaning]

[speaking in Farsi]

- Omid...

-Give my card.

-What?

Give me my card, my credit card.

I told you to get out of the car.

-All right.

-God, these bank statements

are k*lling me, when did

everything get so expensive?

Well, maybe if you were better at cards

you wouldn't mind so much.

Yeah, I'm sure a $2 buy-in

would've made a world

of difference, that's true.

Hey, what is this? There's

$376 for Pathways Consulting.

Hmm?

What's Pathways Consulting?

It's a...

It's Pathways Consulting.

Aida?

I hired someone to come in

and run a career

workshop for the residents.

So first it's the table

tennis, then it's the TV,

and now it's Pathways Consulting.

Felix, most of these

residents don't even have job.

We are supposed to try and support them.

I get that, but how are we supposed

to support them when we're bankrupt?

We are not in this to turn a profit.

No, I understand that, babe

but the subsidies alone aren't

enough to balance the books.

You know, like you refuse to increase rent

and then I have to bring in

money from the parking lot

and that's the only thing

that's keeping this place afloat.

It's a parking lot, you know?

Like pretty soon

we're gonna need

consultants for our own careers.

Well, I know a guy.

[Felix] Don't do that, it's not funny.

[taxi driver] Okay guys.

-Thank you.

-Thank you very much.

Why you didn't let me pay?

-Taarof.

-No taarof.

Omid, I'm not gonna let you spend

all your money on your

first day, okay, it's fine.

Morning, Ali. How did it go?

Ah, I'm so sorry, don't

worry, you'll get another one.

Who's this?

This is my cousin Omid,

he just flew in from Iran.

[Aida] Oh my goodness, welcome.

-Hello, hi.

-Hi.

If it's not too much trouble,

can he stay in my room for a little bit?

I'm really sorry, I had

no idea he was coming.

Of course, absolutely. Come

on in, I'll show you around.

-My cousin Ali.

-Mm, that's right.

Yes, I like your hair, it's like horse.

Oh, thank you. Thank you very much.

[Sameer] B4.

[Savo] Miss.

Every time you're

cheating, you always do this.

I'm not cheating man, what's

wrong with you? You just mad.

Don't think I didn't notice it.

Every time I turn around

it's a miss after that.

You think I don't see you...

Hey everyone, I want you to

meet our newest guest, Omid.

-Hey, Omid.

[speaking in Spanish]

Omid, I don't know you, but now I want to.

Come, you can play with

me, I'm done with this guy.

Okay, okay, you guys have lots of time

to get to know each other,

I'm gonna give him the tour.

- Okay, play man, come on.

- I'm waiting for you.

-Oh, this is driving me nuts.

-Oh, Tomas.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

It's okay, no problem.

It's okay, well, let's just head inside.

[Sameer] There I just saw

you move your ship again.

[Savo] Ship's move they are on the water.

Hi Jordan, hi.

I just wanted to thank you

for showing me the apartment yesterday.

Unfortunately, I can't take it anymore.

[Jordan] Ali, this kind of opportunity

doesn't come around very

often, you need your own place.

Yeah, it's, well,

my job interview didn't

happen this morning,

but I'm still looking for other jobs

and I'll let you know if anything changes.

[Jordan] I'm working on

it for you, Ali, keep trying.

Okay, okay thank you. Bye.

Okay, and this is you.

Wow.

You know, I'm gonna see

if I can find you another

mattress or something.

Oh no, it's okay, we'll be okay.

Oh, you sure?

Yeah.

Okay.

Well this is your home,

so don't hesitate to

ask anyone for anything.

Thank you, Aida.

How come you didn't ask for another bed?

I guess I was taaroffing.

But she's farangj, I

thought they don't do taarof.

Omid, farangj means foreigner,

if anything, we're the farangj.

Yeah, I'll go ask for another mattress.

[speaking Farsi]

[speaking Farsi]

Mm, it hang up.

What'd she say?

Nothing. She give her love to you.

What do you eat?

Breakfast. You want this one?

I can make another one, Omid.

No, no it's okay.

I'm not hungry.

Actually, can I use your

laptop while you eating?

I was going to use it though.

Just while you eat.

I guess I can use my phone.

[indistinct]

-Omid, telephone [indistinct]

-Oh [indistinct]

[upbeat music]

[telephone beeping]

It's her.

Who?

Nevermind.

Okay.

[telephone keyboard clicking]

[upbeat music continues]

[computer beeping]

Hi I'm Ali, I work at the

parking lot.

[indistinct]

Hi I'm Ali. I work at your parking lot.

[upbeat music continues]

[computer beeping]

Ola, Omid.

-Ali.

-Hi.

We watch TV downstairs if you like to come.

Yes, I like to learn

Canadian TV. Ali, we go?

[curling team] Sweep, Sweep, hard, hard.

So you watching people clean the floor?

Ah, it's called curling. It's a sport.

[curling team speaking indistinctly]

You watch curling too?

No, I usually busy with

Tomas and try to find work.

But it help to watch TV

sometime to learn English.

Go sweep, this is not

sweeping, this is feather dusting.

Yeah, sweep very hard [speaking Farsi].

Sweep very hard, come on.

Why you are screaming like that?

The floor isn't that dirty.

No, come on, it was a close match.

It's okay, we watch

something else, not chores.

[Omid] Oh, I know this show.

Do you know "The Bachelor?"

Yes, this is the one where there is guy

and lots of girls and

they arrange his marriage.

[laughing]

Not wrong.

[telephone buzzing]

[upbeat music]

-Ali?

-One second.

Hi, how are you. I like your bag.

-Ali.

-One second, Omid.

Ali, you have to come see this.

-I like your...

-Ali.

What is it?

Look at this.

This guy give one rose to each girl

and they're happy with that.

Girls here are so easy to impress.

-[laughing]

-[phone beeping]

This is my favourite.

Vag? What's a vag?

-No, no!

-What?

I... I just, I, [groaning].

It was mistake. She will understand.

Are you sure it was mistake?

Here we call that Freudian slip.

Yes, Thomas, okay, I'm coming. Good luck.

[indistinct]

Maybe you should give her

rose, it worked for guy on TV.

[upbeat music]

[traffic buzzing]

[speaking in Spanish]

[water gushing]

[speaking in Spanish]

[Savo and Sameer shouting indistinctly]

-Yes.

-I'm done with this.

Come on man, learn how

to lose with grace, come on.

Hey, how about some

-ping pong man?

-I said no.

[laughing]

[gentle music]

[phone buzzing]

Omid, you want to go out?

-Okay.

-Okay. [indistinct]

[upbeat music]

[Omid] Ali, we walked

by three cafe already.

Omid, they are all Tim Hortons, okay.

I can't take her to a

chain. It has to be special.

If there are so many,

then maybe it's best coffee in Canada.

We go eat soon?

Okay, what do you wanna eat?

Anything? I don't know, maybe, ha.

[background traffic buzzing]

You want this?

I bet it's expensive.

But I think it'd be nice to

have with the interviews.

I buy for you.

Omid, even if I did let

you, which I wouldn't

you don't have enough money.

Omid, you can't buy a suit

for $200 and a white gold chain.

[speaking Farsi]

Take it, it's gift for you.

Omid, it has your name on it?

No, is mistake.

It's supposed to have your name.

Just keep it, keep it what do you want to eat?

Whatever you want. Maybe pizza?

I had pizza yesterday.

A steak? Cheese.

Cheese for lunch.

-Ham.

-Okay,

now you're just naming foods

that you know how to say, Omi.

Cucumber?

Okay, [speaking in Farsi]

Ali, $6.99 buffet.

Let me check the reviews

first. That doesn't sound right.

Omid, Omid let me check the reviews first, Omid!

[upbeat music]

-Hey, Omid.

-Huh?

I don't think this is a restaurant. [indistinct]

Oh, look, food.

-Hotdogs.

-Omid.

[upbeat music continues]

Poutine? Like [speaking in Farsi]?

Not poutine like [speaking in Farsi].

It's famous Canadian food,

it's fries, cheese and gravy.

It's actually really good.

-Really?

-Just try it.

After you.

[upbeat music continues]

-Ali.

-What?

You never told me why you leave Iran.

Excuse me. Hi.

Can you turn down music

little bit? Just a little bit.

Thank you very much. [indistinct]

-Omid.

-Ah.

-What were you asking?

-Why you leave Iran?

I guess, I guess it's because it

just, it never felt like home.

And as I grew older, I

began to understand why.

I... I just couldn't live in a country

that was pretending to be

something that they're not.

I mean, right now in

Canada, I live in a country

that not only welcomes but values different

points of views.

People are free to dress as

they wish, including women.

The government is democratically elected

and there's no one person

that has infinite reign in

power over the entire country.

But by no means is Canada perfect.

Omid, it's much better,

there's a judicial system

that truly functions independently.

They have a central bank

that does what it should.

So people don't have

to worry about the price

of bread going from $2 to $8 within a week.

Omid, I left everything behind to come here

and I regret none of it.

And honestly, I would do

it all over again if I had to

because you cannot put a price on freedom.

I mean, the question

shouldn't be why I left.

It should be why do so many people stick?

Omid, Omid, Omid what are you looking?

[upbeat music continues]

Hey cutie. Wanna take me for a dance?

It's okay, thank you. Let's go to the back.

Oh, no, no, thank you

very much, we have to go.

What happen?

Where do we pay for the food?

It's, it's okay [speaking Farsi].

I appreciate you. Thank you very much.

[speaking Farsi]

[Ali] I didn't realize

we got a private show.

Ali, I can pay.

No, you don't have enough, Omid.

Credit card please. I have 6 million.

It's still not enough,

it's a different currency.

It's right here. I'm sorry, next time.

[door creaking]

Okay, this time it was taarof.

I refuse, but maybe I want to go with her.

[gentle music]

Ali, maybe we can go home now.

[Ali] No, we can't go home now.

I still need to find a good coffee shop.

-Let's go.

-Okay.

[panting]

Wait, you are so fast.

Can we get food from somewhere?

Omid, we just ate.

I didn't, I was distract.

Okay, I'll get you a sandwich

when we find a good coffee shop.

[breathing heavily]

[gentle music continues]

Omid, this is perfect.

-Omid.

-Ali.

Ali, I feel not good.

Omid?

-Omid, [indistinct] what's wrong?

-I need wind.

Omid, we're outside.

[speaking in Farsi]

I can't anymore.

I think I caught something.

You're not dying, stop playing.

[paper rustling]

[machines beeping]

$1,200 to tell me your blood sugar is low.

I thought Canada had free healthcare.

Omid, you don't qualify yet.

I pay you back. Where is my wallet?

Omid, [speaking in Farsi].

Omid, the doctor told me

you can't go this long

without having any food.

Why didn't you eat anything at the buffet?

I can't eat hot dog with

lady dancing like that.

[sighing]

[upbeat music]

[shouting and groaning]

[dramatic music]

[speaking in Farsi]

[speaking in Farsi]

[speaking in Farsi continues]

[speaking in Farsi continues]

[speaking in Farsi continues]

[door squeaking]

That should do very well,

thank you very much George,

you've been an excellent help.

Good morning, Aida.

Good morning.

Can I ask a favor?

Can you tell your guests

to keep a low profile

during my open houses?

Low profile?

No one wants to buy a

house next to a shelter.

A boarding house, for immigrants.

Aren't you an immigrant?

Not really.

Weren't you born in India?

That was a long time ago.

I'm just asking you to be neighborly.

We're not breaking any laws here.

Oh, maybe you are.

Excuse me.

Would be a shame if you had to shut down

because of a few code violations.

Seriously, Mohan.

[upbeat music]

Hello? Hello?

Hi, I'm Ali and you are? No, you know that.

Hi Elsa, it's nice to see

you outside your car.

[indistinct]

[upbeat music continues]

[door squeaking]

Elsa.

-Hi.

-Hi.

Oh, it's okay.

-I'm sorry.

-How are you?

Good, good can I get you anything?

Oh no, I've already got one.

Oh, well, I would've gotten it for you.

Can I pay for it? Not to

buy it from you, you know

I'll still get my own, I

just want to pay for yours.

-Oh.

-For you to have.

No, that's okay.

Please. No, no, no, it's fine.

Get a coffee. Can she get a refund?

-No.

-Oh, okay.

[patrons chatting indistinctly]

-Hi.

-Hi.

Oh, I wanted to say

I found your profile picture hilarious.

Oh, I wasn't trying to be funny.

Oh, no, I know, I saw it and I was like,

I recognize that picture

'cause I was there.

Hey, how was that interview?

-You remembered?

-Yeah, of course.

How could I forget? A big

opportunity like Engine-ed?

-Oh, it's Enginex.

-Ah, close enough.

Yeah, it didn't go too well.

Oh, that's too bad. Well, who needs them?

Their name isn't even cool

enough to remember, so.

[machine whirring]

So do you miss Iran?

No, I mean, I miss some things.

Yeah.

I miss my parents. I miss the food.

I don't miss the smell or the traffic

or the restrictions they put on everyone.

I, I don't know, I shouldn't be so negative

'cause you know, Iran is very beautiful.

-Yeah?

-Tehran

can be very beautiful at night,

you know,

once you know all the smoke clears

and you know the lights turn on.

I actually have some

pictures I can show you.

Yeah, sure, yeah.

Then afterward I can show

you my hometown of London.

-London, England?

-London, Ontario.

-Oh.

-Much less exciting.

Do you bring your

computer on all your dates?

No, no, my cousin,

he's in my room so I just brought my laptop

so I can apply to jobs here later.

I'll come closer, sorry.

If I go, what's this?

Your computer has been

infected with malware

to recover your files, click

the following link to submit.

-Oh

-Omid!

[computer beeping]

It's, he's my cousin, he

was using my laptop earlier

and I think he clicked on something.

Oh my god, this guy.

[Elsa] I mean, I'm sure you can fix it.

Even if I do, it doesn't matter.

They got into all my personal files,

all my bank information, everything.

And all my resumes, my cover letters,

they're all gonna be, they're gone.

I'm so sorry. Is there

anything I can do to help?

[computer beeping continuously]

[manager] Sir, could

you please turn that off?

I don't [indistinct].

Just, just it doesn't matter,

just lemme fix this.

[Elsa] You know, I think I might just go.

[computer beeping continues]

[moaning ads]

[door slamming]

[upbeat music]

[porn star shouting]

[patron] Hey, I was watching that.

[metal clanking]

-I can fix.

-Omid,

it's full of p*rn*graphy.

How did this happen?

I was looking for a job

and there was ad to work from home.

They pay $4,000 each week.

Omid.

That's exactly how much you need, Ali.

I can help you make that

in one week from home.

We can even work together.

They wouldn't even know.

I buy you new computer, better one.

Omid, you do not have enough money.

Don't worry, I have plan.

Come on, Ali. Ali?

[upbeat music]

[bell ringing]

-Hi.

-Hello.

How's it going?

Just I have question. I

need to sell this, can you buy?

[speaking in Farsi]

[Speaking in Farsi]

MacBook!

[upbeat music]

-Some fruit.

-It's for everyone?

Absolutely, I cut it all myself too, yeah.

Wow.

[indistinct]

[group chatting indistinctly]

Lot of pineapple.

[indistinct]

-Hey Savo.

-Yes, boss.

Can you turn the music up a bit?

[Savo] Yes boss.

Our dear neighbour

wants to join in on the fun.

Yes, boss.

I can't understand word

of it, but I'm feeling it.

-Yes.

-Hey, is this good?

Is this a good volume?

[upbeat music]

[indistinct] This is good, but you like this song?

It's called "Code violation."

This is called "Code Violation."

[indistinct] "Code violation."

Oh, "Code Violation," there's

a whole album with this too.

You want fruit?

[pen screeching]

[phone buzzing]

-Hello?

-[Rachel] Hi there.

This is Rachel from Enginex.

-Yes, yes hi.

- Hi.

So I spoke to the team and I

told them about your emergency

and they agreed to let you come in

for a makeup interview on Thursday

if you're still available.

Yes, of course. Thank you so much.

[Rachel] Great, all right. Bye.

[upbeat music]

[speaking in Farsi]

Ali, Ali, I got your new laptop.

It's okay, Omid, don't worry about it.

Look.

Omid, why would you

waste your money on this?

Is expensive brand, I got good deal.

It doesn't even turn

on. It, just need charge.

It's okay, keep it. I'll be

able to buy a new one soon.

I also got cell phone for me.

Omid, you got ripped off.

No, it has internet.

The guy said just I need to set it up

actually, can you message

my mom so she can save it?

Okay, yeah.

By the way, Omid, the

immigration board called

your hearing is tomorrow.

They had the last minute opening.

-I made list.

-List?

Things I love Canada. People is nice.

So many animal, good food.

Poutine not like [speaking Farsi].

Interesting sport. People proud of Canada.

And no one is scared of

government, my favourite.

Omid, this is just a list of

things you like about Canada.

No, things I love about Canada.

You need evidence to

support your refugee claim.

You have to show them that

you were actually at the protest.

You don't believe me?

I believe you, Omid, you

have to prove it to them. Okay?

Can you find any articles

online about the protest?

Let me check.

No, Omid, that's not going to work.

That thing's a piece of junk.

No, it is 2014 model. It is

best model they ever make.

Maybe it's finished charging.

Omid just ask Aida if you can

use her tablet tonight. Okay?

But don't click on anything

you're not supposed to.

I know. I learn.

You need to know the exact date,

time, and location of the protest.

-I think I remember

-Now, Omid,

you need to know, you have to show them

that if you go back to Iran,

your life will be in danger.

I don't want to go back.

That's, that's not relevant, Omid.

I'm sorry Ali, I taking your time.

It's okay.

Just print out all

of your papers and take

them with you tomorrow.

Do you...

Do you think you can come with me?

I'm sorry, Omid, I got another interview

and I have to go over

my notes to prepare for it.

You don't need me, [speaking in Farsi].

Just speak clearly and honestly

tomorrow and you'll be fine.

Okay?

Okay.

[background traffic buzzing]

[paper rustling]

Ali, what time you will wake up tomorrow?

6:00 A.M. I have an early shift at the lot.

Can you put alarm for me?

Okay, what time?

Did you print all your documents?

Yes, I print them now. Thank you.

- Okay.

[footsteps tapping]

[printer whirring]

[gentle music]

[paper rustling]

Omid, come, sit, I need assistance.

Very complicated procedure.

Mister has a butterfly stomach.

I used to be doctor in Bosnia, you know.

[electronic buzzing]

Not anymore?

[giggling]

They won't let me practice

unless I do a very a expensive exam

and one year of training.

Even though human body,

it's same in every country.

So now I just play game.

You try.

[gentle music continues]

Oh, [speaking in foreign language], drink.

What is this?

Balkan 176, 86% premium vodka, drink.

[liquid gushing]

[speaking in foreign language]

I just learned my father died.

[liquid gushing]

[gentle music continues]

My congratulations for your loss.

[laughing]

[speaking in foreign language]

Come, we need to fix a broken heart.

Drink.

I can't, I need to wake early.

Omid, come on. I could use a friend, drink.

[gentle music continues]

[groaning]

[laughing]

[upbeat music]

-Hold on.

-Yeah.

Here we go, here we go,

here we go, here we go.

-There you go.

-Little higher.

-Yep.

-Got it.

Perfect, perfect.

[metal clanking]

[indistinct]

Dammit!

[material rustling]

[gasping]

[upbeat music]

Sorry, excuse me, thank you.

Oh, my God.

[groaning]

[computer keyboard tapping]

[phone beeping]

How'd it go?

-I, um.

-Huh?

I missed it.

What do you mean you missed it?

Maybe I asleep past my alarm and...

-Now, Omid.

-I missed the hearing,

but they said that maybe

they give me new date to come,

but I don't know.

Omid, I don't know what to say.

Just, I need your help to

set up new dates for a hearing.

No, Omid, I don't think

I can help you anymore.

Oh.

Let's say they give you

another date for a hearing

and let's say by some

miracle they believe your claim

and they grant you asylum.

What are you gonna do?

I don't know, maybe I go to a school.

Omid, when I get this internship,

I'm gonna find my own place.

Where you gonna go?

- I find apartment.

- How are you gonna afford an apartment?

I find job.

Where?

Omid, I'm working day

and night to make it here.

And you, you just, you know,

I have this interview tomorrow

and I have to just focus on that, okay?

Okay.

You know Omid, maybe this is a sign.

Maybe you should just go back to Iran.

There's a good chance

the authorities never even identified you.

[footsteps tapping]

My mom says, if I go back,

I go to jail, or even worse.

It's highly unlikely.

They find my friend that I was with, Zahza.

[dramatic music]

It's okay, I'll help you

schedule another hearing.

Thank you, Ali.

No problem.

[gentle music]

[footsteps tapping]

Omid?

-Good morning.

-Oh.

-Are you Aida?

-Yes.

Yes. Sorry, you startled with me, who are you?

I'm Martha I'm here to do

an inspection of the premises.

Oh, did my husband call you?

No.

We received an anonymous complaint

that this establishment

is not up to safety

standards for public housing.

Right. Okay.

Would you mind coming back in a couple

weeks or just have to tidy up?

I'm afraid not.

The inspection will have

to take place right now.

[dramatic music]

[traffic buzzing]

-Hi.

-Hi.

How are you?

How much do I owe?

Oh, don't worry about it.

Why?

[indistinct]

Paying you back for the coffee?

Oh, yeah, you don't have to do that.

Okay, I just wanna apologize.

[Omid] Hi Ali.

Omid?

Omid, what are you doing here?

Hi, I bought suits for you.

The one you were looking at the window

when we were going to sex this girl.

Here's $20, just take it.

I...

I'm so, I'm sorry, it's not what you think.

-Watch your feet.

-After you.

[Elsa] I gotta find another parking lot.

Nice girls, you should ask her out.

They didn't have the color

you like, but same size.

Where did you get the money?

Oh, they tell me I can pay another time.

Like lay away or something like that.

-Thank you.

-Gimme your jacket.

No problem.

[material rustling]

-Thank you.

-No problem.

Anything for my cousin.

All right, so handsome.

Okay, I have to go, my

interview's in 30 minutes.

[metal clanking]

[Omid] Is it locked?

[metal clanking]

Oh sh*t.

I know it's broken, but it usually opens

if you just pull, turn, sh*t!

Maybe if you go through window.

It's not big enough for me.

f*ck!

f*ck.

[speaking in Farsi]

[indistinct]

[phone ringing]

Hi Felix, hi, yes, I'm stuck in the booth

and the door won't open, and I have

to get to an interview in 30 minutes.

[Felix] I'm on the other side of town

I could send a locksmith.

-You can't make it?

- No, sorry.

[Omid] I think I can't

kick the door down.

How long will it take for the

locksmith to get here?

[Felix] A couple hours.

Omid, don't break my door.

No, no, no, that's too long.

[Felix] But look, I can

barely afford a new lock,

- okay?

-Okay.

Okay, I'll figure something out.

[Felix] Okay, but I'm

serious, don't break my door...

What time is your interview?

Four o'clock.

[upbeat music]

[train engine rumbling]

Okay, they said they

can do a video interview,

[indistinct]

Omid, they'll be able to see you.

Oh, okay, I hide.

Omid, they can still see you there.

Go lower Omid, lower.

[dramatic music]

[PC phone ringing]

Park, anywhere.

What? I can't hear you.

Just anywhere please, sir, just keep going.

Just, look...

- I cannot hear you.

Ali?

Yeah, yes, hi, I'm Ali. How are you?

Hi Ali, nice to meet you.

Sorry you couldn't make it into the office.

Is everything all right?

Yes, yes, of course.

Everything is great, yes.

Great, all right, well,

we should be able to...

[car horn honking]

Sorry, is everything okay?

Yes, yes, of course, just yeah, yeah.

I'm so sorry, I'm just at work...

Park anywhere?

I can't hear you. Just gimme some...

-Anywhere!

-How much are you an hour?

-$15.

-15 bucks an hour?

-Okay $10.

-$5.

-Okay, $5.

-Yes.

See you, bye, love you.

Did we catch you at a bad time?

No, not at all, it's a

great time, I just...

I'm sorry, who is that in the background?

Hi, Omid, how you are doing?

Ali is great man, such good

boy. Perfect man, number one.

- It's okay, it's okay. Stop.

-Works hard, smart, so smart.

I just, I am so proud

of my cousin.

- Thank you.

I'm, I'm really sorry about everything.

Is there any chance we can restart?

I don't think we've even

started yet, but sure we can.

[phone ringing]

I'm so sorry, just one

second, one second please.

[indistinct]

[upbeat music]

Again, I'm very sorry about everything.

It's just been a little crazy here. I...

[phone ringing]

[metal clanking]

[speaking in Farsi]

[breathing heavily]

Anyway, this was great, we'll be in touch.

That's good. They said meeting was great.

They are going to call.

I have good feeling.

Omid.

[Ali] Thank you.

Thank you very much.

[traffic buzzing]

Ali, you don't say word

to me whole way back.

So you never talk to me again.

Ali.

Ali, I'm sorry.

Omid, I waited five years to

get my immigration approved.

I saved all my money.

I left everything behind to come here.

Omid, I planned, I worked and I sacrificed

just like everyone else here.

They have come to work, okay?

They're intelligent people

that want to contribute.

But then there's you.

You just show up with

no skills, with no plan.

And all the money that you came here with,

you wasted on a junk laptop and a phone.

Laptop was for you.

[indistinct] And by some miracle, Omid

by some miracle, you who managed

to get into refugee

hearing and what you do?

You sleep through it.

The most important day

of your life, Omid, wasted.

Is that something an

intelligent person would do?

No, I'm not intelligent person.

[indistinct]

And now you have managed to sabotage

my only chance at an internship

that I spent weeks preparing for.

I'm sorry Ali, I tried to help second time.

Second time.

Omid, now I've lost the

deposit for that apartment

because I needed that job to afford it.

So here, your help.

This is your help, keep it.

If you want to ruin

your life, Omid, go ahead.

But stay the f*ck out of mine.

[footsteps tapping]

[gentle music]

[notes rustling]

[keyboard tapping]

[laughing]

[gentle music continues]

[footsteps tapping]

[door creaking and slamming]

[phone ringing]

[speaking in Farsi]

[upbeat music]

[speaking in foreign language]

[speaking in foreign language]

So how's the job search going?

I apply, but don't take

me because my English

and I want to take class, but I have Tomas.

Well, maybe I can run

an English workshop here at the house.

Plus, your English is improved

so much just by being here.

[players chatting indistinctly]

[players cheering]

[upbeat music]

[players chattering indistinctly]

[door slamming]

So were you just gonna wait

until they shut us down to

tell me about this or what?

I... You have enough on your mind with the lot.

I did not wanna overwhelm you.

Okay, and I didn't want you to feel bad.

I already feel bad about what?

Mohan, the jumping, the pots and pans.

I wasn't jumping, okay,

so then what's the plan? What's the plan?

You know, I think we can

manage a lot of it ourselves.

We just need a plumber and an electrician.

But that's it, where are

we gonna get that money?

It's only a few thousand dollars.

Aida, it's not a few thousand dollars.

We need like tens of thousands of dollars.

Well, I have been applying

to the government for grants.

- They're gonna come through.

- Oh, the government's gonna come through.

They they do, they really do.

Oh, they're gonna come through. I know it.

[sighing]

[housemates chatting indistinctly]

Hey guys, listen up.

I hate to spoil a good time,

but I got some bad news.

The harbor house is in dire need of repair.

What are you doing? And we don't have

the money for these repairs.

So unfortunately we have to shut down

and put the house up for sale.

I really hate to tell you this,

but all you are gonna have to find

some alternative living arrangements.

Where I'm supposed to go Felix?

Everywhere in Toronto is too expensive.

I don't know, Savo, try Ottawa.

-Ottawa, capital city.

-Yeah.

[speaking in foreign language]

What are the issues?

The issues are extensive, Sameer.

We need new drywall, foundation repair,

a plumber, an electrician.

I was electrician back home.

And I'm almost done with

my plumber's apprenticeship.

I may just need an extra hand to help me.

I can give you hand.

Not your hand, anybody else's hand.

[indistinct]

May I see the report?

Yeah.

[upbeat music]

[Ali speaking indistinctly]

-Okay.

-Yes.

It should be easy.

-Yep.

-I read

that it's pretty straightforward.

Great, okay. Wow.

Look at this.

-Is that toilet water?

-I don't know.

Just sniff it, give it a sniff.

It is pee. It's pee.

Wonderful.

[upbeat music continues]

I'm an adult now

I'm an adult now

I've got the problems of an adult

[indistinct]

[indistinct] Good job.

I hope you're better at the plumbing

that you are at the games my friend.

[water gushing and tapping]

Ali, I have new date for

hearing. Tomorrow morning.

What should I say?

I don't know.

[door creaking]

[speaking in Spanish]

[ball thudding]

-Thanks Ali.

-No problem.

[door creaking]

Well, I think we're in good shape

for our follow up inspection tomorrow.

Can't thank you enough.

-Everyone helped.

-Well,

we couldn't have done

it without your plans.

Thank you.

I think you should consider

scrapping that thing.

Why?

It's doing you more harm than good.

Trust me, I used to be like

you, planned out my entire life.

Some of it came true, some of it didn't.

You know, we wanted to have kids

raise them here in this house.

What better way to show them

the whole world, we thought.

We tried, we tried, we

really did, but you know.

Or them,

do you think it was their plan

to leave their home with

only $47 in their pocket?

I couldn't do that.

I'm sure they thought the same thing.

Wow [speaking in Spanish].

Until they did it.

You know, I don't know what's gonna happen

tomorrow with the inspection and it's okay.

That's what keeps

things interesting, right?

You don't wanna end up

like our salty neighbour.

Or even worse, Felix.

[giggling]

You know, I'm worried

about Omid for tomorrow.

We did a mock interview earlier

and he was so frazzled he

could barely get the words out.

And I don't know if it

was a confidence thing

or if it was a language thing or both.

But I really think you should

accompany him to the hearing.

I'm not a lawyer.

There really isn't much

else I can do for him.

You could be his interpreter.

He has to fix his own mess.

I mean, I still don't understand

why he would take part

in such a demonstration

without weighing in the consequences

or at least having a plan in place.

You know, I found a

video of him at a protest.

[protesters chanting]

Why does he have soccer stuff on?

Well, maybe things didn't

go according to his plan.

[protesters chanting continues]

[Omid shouting indistinctly]

I was in treehouse watching football match

between Iran and Iraq.

If we win, we qualify for the World Cup.

It was a very close game.

And then when we win, I was so happy.

I ran outside, big group of

people screaming, shouting,

[imitating shouting]

they had Iranian flag.

So I thought it was

celebration for the match.

We were going to World Cup.

Then I arrive home and

my mom, she looked scared.

She saw me on TV doing the demonstration

and suddenly I need

to leave Iran right away.

So you had no idea you were

in a government demonstration?

What were they saying?

"Hell with government.

Hell with government."

I thought they meant government of Iraq.

Omid, why would they

mean government of Iraq?

Because we just beat

them to go to World Cup.

So I pack and leave

everything behind day after.

My job, my future, my

family, and I come here.

Omid, you have to tell the

truth at the hearing tomorrow.

They're not going to believe

me. I don't even say it good.

-My English is...

-Omid,

just like the way you did.

I'm embarrassed.

Omid, why are you packing?

Just in case tomorrow doesn't go good.

[gentle music]

It will, I'll help you write your statement

and you can memorize it for

the hearing tomorrow, okay?

I'm not good at memorize.

You can do it.

Want me to help set you alarm?

No, it's okay. I can do it.

I got it.

-Omid.

-Hm?

Omid, the alarm.

Omid, I set the alarm

wrong for your last hearing.

Oh really?

You knew this and you didn't tell me?

Omid, why didn't you tell me?

It was mistake, I didn't

want you to feel bad.

It's okay, Ali, I can do it myself.

Yeah, just, I use my phone.

Nobody use clock alarm anymore anyway.

[gentle music]

Maybe I use your phone.

Yeah, sure.

-It's okay.

-No, no, it's not.

I don't know, I guess I'm

just, I'm kind of jealous of you.

Why?

Because you never worry about anything.

[gentle music]

Should I take subway or taxi?

We'll take a taxi.

We? You don't have to come.

I know, but I want to.

No taarof?

No taarof.

I pay for taxi.

Okay, you pay for taxi.

[speaking in Farsi]

[upbeat music]

Hi there, we're here for

Omid Tehremis' hearing.

-Just one sec.

-Thank you.

All right. They're ready for you.

Here, just tap these to get through.

[dramatic music]

[indistinct]

[door creaking]

We'll begin by you stating your claim.

Omid.

Is everything okay?

Yes, yes just one second.

I took parts in a

anti-government demonstration

and before I knew it, the

police began making arrests

despite the fact that

the march was peaceful.

When I got home, my

mother told me about the news

and they said the police

were using the footage

to identify the protestors in

order to start making arrests.

So my mother put me on a flight

connecting to Toronto as soon as she could.

And we actually have proof

of my cousin attending the protests

and the police making the arrests.

[papers rustling]

[gentle music]

I would imagine these last few weeks

have taken a mental toll on you.

Oh, you have no idea. Trying to find a job.

Saving money. Trying to find an apartment.

I'm sorry, he didn't say anything.

Oh, I, I can just imagine.

[board members speaking indistinctly]

All right, Mr. Teremi, [papers rustling]

we've reviewed the evidence

and we've decided to approve

your application for asylum.

Welcome to Canada.

Thank you.

[patriotic music]

[speaking in Farsi]

You, you, you are lying, you are lying.

This is the truth.

This is best day of my

life. You understand me?

You are the the reason. Oh my, oh my God.

-Congratulations, sir.

-This is so amazing.

-Omid.

-Oh my.

I'm sorry, I have, thank you very much...

[indistinct] You are very nice...

-Omid.

-You don't mind if I [indistinct]

Thank you so much.

Thank you very much. Yeah...

-Yes. Thank you very much

-Omid!

Oh you are so nice.

I thank you so much.

This is not, not the right flag, but this

is, I somebody take picture.

Thank you, thank you very much.

-Yes, thank you.

-I can, my mind is.

-Go live your life.

-My mind is blah.

You know what I am saying?

-Thank you very much.

-Oh my God.

I live your [indistinct], oh my God. I can't believe it.

-I love you.

-Well, that's a first.

[housemates cheering and applauding]

Congratulations!

[housemates cheering and applauding]

[housemates chanting]

[all] Omid! Omid! Omid! Omid! Omid!

Congratulations, welcome

to Canada officially.

-Thank you. Thank you.

-Well done.

[indistinct]

Savo.

You take my room I move in with Sameer.

Bro, we fixed one bathroom together.

This doesn't make us friends.

You hear that? Bro.

Huh? He called me officially, bro.

Sameer, come on.

[indistinct]

Hey Congratulations. Congratulations.

[speaking in Spanish]

Okay. [speaking in Spanish]

-Hi. Hi.

-[indistinct] Hi.

I saw this at the refugee hearing.

It's English classes with daycare.

I heard you wanted to learn,

but you have to take care of Tomas.

So this way you can do both.

Gracias, Ali, I already

see this, they are full.

Oh.

So I find class online, starts Monday.

I can do my own time.

Okay, great.

But this is very nice.

-Gracias.

-You're welcome.

Okay.

- And then I hugged the judge.

- You hugged the judge?

-No way.

-I'm surprised

they didn't deport you.

[Felix] So Omid, how

do you want to celebrate?

[Omid] Maybe I buy Canadian

tuxedo. What do you think?

-Okay.

-You think it's good idea?

-I think I'm very... [indistinct]

-Hey, hey.

Hi.

[indistinct chatter]

Aren't you gonna ask me how

the follow-up inspection went?

Oh, yes, yes, how'd the

follow-up inspection go?

It went great.

-Really?

-Yeah, yeah.

And after years and years of applications,

the government just announced

a $12 million investment

for newcomer programs.

And we qualified for a major grant.

That's amazing. Congratulations.

Thank you. Felix still can't believe it.

Yeah, you know what we're thinking

of buying Mohans place next

door and knocking down the wall

and then expanding

our little community here.

-Really?

-Yeah.

Yeah we need to hire a

structural engineer though.

I don't know, It's not an internship,

but would you be interested?

Yes, yes, that would

be, I didn't expect this.

Thank you so much.

Hey, Felix, Felix, Ali is

quitting the parking lot.

Why?

I got a new job offer.

Well, then who's gonna run the parking lot?

I, I found a replacement.

It's all good, all good.

-Who?

-Thank you Mr. Felix

for a job, thank you, thank you, thank you.

You're welcome, Omid.

Just make sure you check on the cars, okay?

Otherwise we're better

off with just the machine.

-Okay.

-Did he understand?

Look, we're gonna take a photo.

You guys need to get ready.

Okay, let's go, come on, come on Omid.

[housemates chanting]

Okay, look all over. Hold

on, I can't see Sameer. [indistinct]

You got go up on the

other step there, Sameer.

Okay. Good. Good.

[indistinct]

Yeah, okay, Savo, you can move in a bit.

- Yeah.

Am I in the shot? Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Just can you go down a bit?

[speaking in Spanish]

[indistinct] Should I use a flash on this one?

[Aida] Okay, this is why

we should have hired somebody, honey.

[Felix] Eh, hold on, sorry,

-I gotta put on the timer.

-Camera.

[Felix] Is this gonna be

flashing? Yes, camera.

Come.

[indistinct]

Ah, oh yeah. Oh yeah.

-Great. Okay, set it.

- Okay.

-Okay.

-We were missing one.

-Okay.

-Oh, Ali, man.

-Ali.

[indistinct]

-Okay, you ready?

-Ready.

Say cheese. Say cheese everyone.

-[Felix] Cheese!

-[all] [indistinct]

[gentle music]

[upbeat music continues]

[upbeat music continues]

[gentle music]

[gentle music continues]

[upbeat music]

[gentle music]