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202025 minPGdocumentary

Migration Social Inequality

Second Home

202025 minPGdocumentary

After 17 years as an undocumented migrant worker in Korea, Kawsar reunites with his wife for their honeymoon.

Migration Social Inequality

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After 17 years as an undocumented migrant worker in Korea, Kawsar reunites with his wife for their honeymoon.

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Shekh Al Mamundirector

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Kawsar has lived in Korea for 17 years as an undocumented migrant worker. He marries and invites his wife to join him for their honeymoon. The film follows their reunion and the challenges they face as a couple in a foreign country. Kawsar navigates life in Korea while balancing his work and personal commitments. Their story unfolds against the backdrop of a society that often overlooks the experiences of migrant workers.

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