Review of Journey From the Fall (2007) by Samantha%20 S — 13 Jun 2018

This movie caught me by surprise since I didn't expect it to be such an emotional and provoking movie altogether. I think the character I connected with the most is Mai. I can relate to her side of the story most since I personally know people who immigrated from a different country and left their loved ones in order to have a chance for a better life.

Moving to a country that speaks a different language and culture can be very difficult for someone who wasn't originally from there. Immigrating alone to a country can sometimes be a traumatic experience, an experience which is different for everyone.

For example, my mother immigrated from the Philippines hoping of having a better life for her self and the rest of her family. She came alone to the US to pursue that dream of having a better life but in the process, leaving her family back home which she continually supports 'til this day.

My mother lived in the provinces where life was simple and the majority of the people who live there are farmers and other working-class citizens. From a culture standpoint, leaving the Philippines to move to a different country is seen as a "ticket way out".

Even though my mother hasn't told me if she's experienced racism, I'm almost positive that she had experienced it in the past. I liked the movie overall, though some parts did seem to drag for me, I would definitely recommend it to someone.

It does a fine job portraying the struggles and experiences that immigrants and especially refugees have to overcome.