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♪ 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 ♪

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.

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.

Oh, okay, I should probably go.

Nice talking to you.

Here.

Why haven't they replaced you with a machine yet?

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.

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.

Must be a nice change of pace, having your own place, huh?

Mm? You know what I mean.

Sex.

Okay.

I forgot, do I put a white

or a red in? - Whatever you want.

Okay,

- I raise you $500. - Okay.

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.

Come and play a few hands.

And have a drink.

My interview is at 9:30 A.M. tomorrow morning,

so I should get some sleep.

A few drinks will help you sleep

and a few more will knock you right out.

Thank you.

Okay, let him go, he's gotta sleep. Another time.

Goodnight guys.

But I have to practice my slide tackles.

Hmm?

Hello?

Hello. Is this Ali Ramani?

- Yes. - Do you know an Omid Tehremi?

Yes, he's my cousin.

We're here with him in

Toronto, Pearson, he's just declared political asylum,

and gave your name as his primary contact.

I'm sorry?

Would you be able to make your way over?

- To the airport? - Yes.

- Now? - Not necessarily,

but he's gonna be detained until you get here.

Hey buddy,

can you help me get these thorns out?

Okay,

but you have to count with me, ready?

One, two, three.

Hey, come back here.

Hi there, I got a call about my cousin, Omid Tehremi.

Omid?

Ali? How are you?

I need you both to follow me.

All right, please wait.

Excuse me?

For you.

English, please. I need to practice if I live here.

- 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 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, 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.

Thank you.

Go ahead.

After you, please.

You have to exit the room before me, sir.

No, please, I can't, please.

Exit the room.

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?

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.

Omid, 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.

Come on.

Please, I insist.

You two all right back there?

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.

No taarof.

He's taarofing about taarofing. Double taarof.

No taarof.

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.

So Omid, do you have a plan?

- Hmm? - A plan to get a job.

Make money.

I have 6 million.

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.

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.

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.

- 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 killing 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 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.

Don't do that, it's not funny.

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.

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.

B4.

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. - Ola, Omid.

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 now, 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.

There I just saw you move your ship again.

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.

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.

I'm working on it for you, Ali, keep trying.

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.

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, 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.

Yeah.

- Omid, telephone. - Oh, yeah.

It's her.

Who?

Nevermind.

Okay.

Hi I'm Ali, I work at the parking lot.

I work at your parking lot.

Ola, Omid.

- Ali. - Hi.

We watch TV downstairs if you like to come.

Yes, I like to learn Canadian TV. Ali, we go?

Sweep, Sweep, hard, hard.

So you watching people clean the floor?

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

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.

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.

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.

Not wrong.

- 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.

This is my favourite.

Vag? What's a vag?

- No, no! - What?

It just, I.

It was mistake. She will understand.

Are you sure it was mistake?

Here we call that Freudian slip.

Mama.

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

Maybe you should give her rose, it worked for guy on TV.

- 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.

Omid, you want to go out?

- Okay. - Okay.

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.

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.

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, 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,

Ali, $6.99 buffet.

Let me check the reviews first. That doesn't sound right.

Omid, let me check the reviews first, Omid!

- Hey, Omid. - Huh?

I don't think this is a restaurant.

Oh, look, food.

- Hotdogs. - Omid.

Poutine? Like?

Not poutine like.

It's famous Canadian food, it's fries, cheese and gravy.

It's actually really good.

- Really? - Just try it.

After you.

- 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.

- Omid. - Ah.

- What were you asking? - Why you leave Iran?

I guess it's because it just, it never felt like home.

And as I grew older, I began to understand why.

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 what are you looking?

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.

I appreciate you. Thank you very much.

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.

Okay, this time it was taarof.

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

Ali, maybe we can go home now.

No, we can't go home now.

I still need to find a good coffee shop.

- Let's go. - Okay.

Oh, 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.

Omid, this is perfect.

- Omid. - Ali.

Ali, I feel not good.

Omid?

- Omid, what's wrong? - I need wind.

Omid, we're outside.

I can't anymore.

I think I caught something.

You're not dying, stop playing.

$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.

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.

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.

Hello? Hello?

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

Hi Elsa, it's nice to see you outside your car.

Elsa.

- Hi. - Hi.

Oh, it's okay.

- I'm sorry. - How are you?

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.

- 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.

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

'cause you know, Iran is very beautiful.

- Yeah? - Tehran

can be very beautiful at night,

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!

It's, he's my cousin, he was using my laptop earlier

and I think he clicked on something.

Oh my god, this guy.

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?

Sir, could you please turn that off?

I don't know.

Just, it doesn't matter, just lemme fix this.

You know, I think I might just go.

Hey, I was watching that.

- I can fix. - Omid,

it's full of pornography.

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?

- Hi. - Hello.

How's it going?

Just I have question. I need to sell this, can you buy?

- Some fruit. - That's for everyone?

Absolutely, I cut it all myself too, yeah.

Wow.

Lot of pineapple.

- Hey Savo. - Yes, boss.

Can you turn the music up a bit?

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?

This is good, but you like this song?

It's called "Code violation."

This is called "Code Violation."

"Code violation."

Oh, "Code Violation," there's a whole album with this too.

You want fruit?

- Hello? - Hi there.

This is Rachel from Enginex.

- 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.

Great, all right. Bye.

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.

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.

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 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.

Just speak clearly and honestly tomorrow and you'll be fine.

Okay?

Okay.

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.

Omid, come, sit, I need assistance.

Very complicated procedure.

Mister has a butterfly stomach.

I used to be doctor in Bosnia, you know.

Not anymore?

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.

Oh, drink.

What is this?

Balkan 176, 86% premium vodka, drink.

I just learned my father died.

My congratulations for your loss.

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.

- 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.

Dammit!

Sorry, excuse me, thank you. Oh my God.

Oh, my God.

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.

I don't know what to say.

Just, I need your help to set up new dates for a heari.

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.

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.

It's okay, I'll help you schedule another hearing.

Thank you, Ali.

No problem.

Omid?

- Good morning. - Oh.

- Are you Aida? - 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.

- Hi. - Hi.

How are you?

How much do I owe?

Oh, don't worry about it.

Why?

Paying you back for the coffee?

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

Okay, I just wanna apologize.

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

- Watch your feet. - After you.

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.

- Thank you. - No problem.

Anything for my cousin.

All right, so handsome.

Okay, I have to go, my interview's in 30 minutes.

Is it locked?

Oh shit.

I know it's broken, but it usually opens

if you just pull, turn, shit!

Maybe if you go through window.

It's not big enough for me.

Fuck!

Fuck.

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.

I'm on the other side of town

I could send a locksmith.

- You can't make it? - No, sorry.

I think I can't kick the door down. How

long will it take for the locksmith to get here?

A couple hours. Omid, don't break my door.

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

But look, I can barely afford a new lock,

- okay? - Okay.

Okay, I'll figure something out.

Okay, but I'm serious, don't break my door...

What time is your interview?

Four o'clock.

Okay, they said they can do a video interview,

Omid, they'll be able to see you.

Oh, okay, I hide.

Omid, they can still see you there.

Go lower Omid, lower.

Park, anywhere.

What? I can't hear you.

Just anywhere please, sir, just keep going.

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

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.

- Okay. - Works hard, smart, so smart.

I just, I am so proud of my cousin, thank you.

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.

I'm so sorry, just one second, one second please.

Again, I'm very sorry about everything.

It's just been a little crazy here.

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.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

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.

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.

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 fuck out of mine.

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.

So were you just gonna wait

until they shut us down to tell me about this or what?

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?

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.

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.

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.

May I see the report?

Yeah.

- 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.

♪ Cause I'm an adult now ♪

♪ I'm an adult now ♪

♪ I've got the problems of an adult ♪

♪ On my head and on my shoulders ♪

Good job.

I hope you're better at the plumbing

that you are at the games my friend.

Ali, I have new date for hearing. Tomorrow morning.

What should I say?

I don't know.

- Thanks Ali. - No problem.

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.

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.

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 o.

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.

Why does he have soccer stuff on?

Well, maybe things didn't go according to his plan.

I was in tree house 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,

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We'll begin by you stating your claim.

Omid.

Is everything okay?

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.

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 can just imagine.

All right, Mr. Teremi,

we've reviewed the evidence

and we've decided to approve your application for asylum.

Welcome to Canada.

Thank you.

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,

- Omid. - Thank you.

You are very nice, you my friend. Thank you so much.

- Omid! - You are so nice.

Thank you so much.

This is not, not, 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, oh my God. I can't believe it.

- I love you. - Well, that's a first.

Congratulations!

Congratulations, welcome to Canada officially.

- Thank you. Thank you. - Well done.

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.

Hey Congratulations. Congratulations.

- Hi. - 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.

So Omid, how do you want to celebrate?

Maybe I buy Canadian tuxedo. What do you think?

- Okay. - You think it's good idea?

- I think I'm very... - Hey.

Hi.

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.

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.

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, Ali is quitting the parking lot.

Why?

I got a new job offer.

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

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

so you guys need to get ready.

Okay, let's go, come on.

Okay, look all over. Hold on, I can't see Sameer.

You got go up on the other step there, Sameer.

Okay. Good.

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

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

Just can you go down a bit?

Should I use a flash on this one?

Okay, this is why

we should have hired somebody, honey.

Eh, hold on, sorry,

- I gotta put on the timer. - Camera.

Is this gonna be flashing? Yes, camera.

Come.

- Great. - Okay I set it.

- We were missing one. - Okay.

- Oh, Ali, man. - Ali.

- Okay, you ready? - Ready.

Say cheese. Say cheese everyone.

- Cheese! - Cheese!