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201626 minPGdocumentary

Day by Day

201626 minPGdocumentary

One man is seriously injured during an immigration raid after being falsely accused of terrorism while living and working in Korea since 2004.

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One man is seriously injured during an immigration raid after being falsely accused of terrorism while living and working in Korea since 2004.

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Shekh Al Mamundirector

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Shain has lived in South Korea since 2004. His life changes dramatically when he is falsely accused of terrorism. During an immigration raid, he sustains serious injuries. The incident raises concerns about the treatment of immigrants in the country. The film covers Shain's experiences following the accusation and the impact it has on his life. It runs for 26 minutes and was released in 2016.

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