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Venezuelan Migrant's Journey: Love, Struggles, and Hope

3/17/2026

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Story summary

Naima, a Venezuelan migrant in Switzerland, is the focus of Anna Thommen’s documentary.
The film portrays her struggles after moving for love, including mistreatment by her husband.
She loses custody of her children but pursues a nursing career.
Supervisors fail her final evaluation, citing friendliness as unprofessional and noting discrimination based on accent and skin color.
Her academic appeal succeeds and her children’s graduation attendance signals hope for immigrants.

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Story summary

Naima, a Venezuelan migrant in Switzerland, is the focus of Anna Thommen’s documentary.
The film portrays her struggles after moving for love, including mistreatment by her husband.
She loses custody of her children but pursues a nursing career.
Supervisors fail her final evaluation, citing friendliness as unprofessional and noting discrimination based on accent and skin color.
Her academic appeal succeeds and her children’s graduation attendance signals hope for immigrants.