Faiza Ismail

# The Story of a Husband and Wife A story of a husband and wife who struggle through joy and sorrow while receiving their long-awaited child after 10 years of waiting. The baby is only able to be present in their lives for a few weeks. The relationship between Ishak and Zila begins to crack after almost 10 years of marriage. Ishak is stressed when his mother constantly makes inappropriate remarks about his wife who has failed to bear children. They have exhausted themselves trying through modern and traditional methods, but to no avail. However, God's blessing suddenly arrives—Zila is confirmed to be pregnant and their relationship is mended. When it comes time to give birth, they are tested once again when their car breaks down and they are forced to walk far to get a taxi. By coincidence, Ishak's coworker Romi is also facing a problem when his wife's newborn baby is experiencing internal organ complications.

Here in Toronto, four young Somali refugees are finishing high school. What did they bring with them? What did they find in Canada? Their testimonies, about us and about themselves, interspersed with newsreel footage and sequences of a theatrical creation in which they put all their soul, make them immediately endearing and overturn many prejudices held against refugees. A film that makes you want to get to know them better.