Hope

synopsis

In life, we all often hope for the simplest of things. A home, a job, money, perhaps a car and of course love. These things are not considered to be a luxury to us and we often take them for granted.

Hope is based on a true story about Ali, a young Yemeni man who is searching his way through life after leaving Yemen due to the civil war and trying to find his path, his hopes, and his dreams.

After leaving Yemen he found himself lost, with nowhere to call home and after several years landed on Jeju, a small island off the coast of South Korea.

He only has one real hope, to help others, especially the people of his home country. But, unable to return, he now struggles to find these things we often take for granted, especially, a place to call home.

Once again he must start his journey looking towards a brighter future.

This film shares Ali's thoughts about the war in Yemen as well as his wishes for the future.

Written & directed by Neil P George

Produced by Neil P George and Hankyul Kim

Produced in association with the UNHCR

'Hope' is part of a series of films giving voice to the Yemen refugees about the war and their lives since they came to South Korea in early 2018 causing nationwide protests about accepting them.