Far from his homeland, a Kurdish refugee lives out of his suitcase, carrying memories of his family within it. When the suitcase is stolen amidst the chaos of a foreign city center, he loses his home for the second time.
Runtime: 14:00
Category: Short Fiction
Director Biography – Saman Hosseinpuor, Ako Zandkarimi
Saman Hosseinpuor was born in Saqez, Kurdistan, Iran, in 1993. He began acting in theater at the age of 14 and started filmmaking in 2008. During this time, he also began writing short stories. Saman is a director and writer living in Iran, holding a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Cinema. He has received over 50 awards from international film festivals for his films and has made 11 short films.
Ako Zandkarimi was born in Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran, in 1993. He began filmmaking at the age of 15 while still in high school, marking the start of his passion for cinema. Ako holds a Bachelor’s degree in Cinema and has also received over 50 awards from international film festivals for his films.
Director Statement
Kurdish people have always faced struggles in their lives, particularly refugees and immigrants who endure difficulties to live as citizens while trying to integrate into society. We portray a Kurdish refugee living in another country who lost his family during migration. This is a true story!
