This poignant short feature follows the story of a young Somali refugee couple who start a new life in Melbourne. It traces their initial ups and downs, and their ultimate triumph in establishing a successful cafe, reuniting their family and becoming an integral part of the local community. Nominated for a Best Documentary prize at the 1999 AFI awards.
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ACMI Identifier
310306
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Emigration and immigration - Psychological aspects
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Somaliland
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Suburban life
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communities
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Emigration and immigration
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Refugees
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Refugees - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Sociology, Urban
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Suburban life
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Suburban life
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Suburban life
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)