Summary

Ossiri makes Kassoum promise that once he gets a residence permit, he will spend time doing things he loves. One day, Ossiri leaves and never comes back. Kassoum cannot call the police for help, since Ossiri is an undocumented immigrant. That said, very few people actually look for him, he is almost allowed to disappear. One day, while putting on a jacket, a scribbled note from Ossiri falls out of the pocket, telling Kassoum goodbye. For the first time in his hard life, Kassoum begins to weep.

Analysis

The deep bond between Ossiri and Kassoum takes a heart-wrenching turn. Ossiri's request for Kassoum to promise to pursue his passions once he gains legal status signifies a desire for Kassoum to live a fulfilled life. However, Ossiri's sudden disappearance, leaving behind a cryptic farewell note, shatters Kassoum. The absence of Ossiri exposes the vulnerability of...