Because his true identity can still cause trouble for his family, the central character of this story is given an alias (Amin) and shown only in animation (apparently, much of the time he was lying down facing up toward the camera). He was just a young boy in the 80s, when he and members of his family fled Afghanistan after the Mujahideen started to rise to power. His years-long journey to his final home in Denmark is truly remarkable and terrifying, but it wasn’t until 20 years later that he became comfortable sharing the full truth about this family and his own gay relationship. There are a few moments of video from historic events, but much of the more challenging and emotional moments are illustrated in a straightforward, unflashy style. Even so, his narrative is fascinating and his resilience is incredible. Ultimately, it ends with a very touching resolution. 
(4.5 / 5)
