
17 Jun 2004

The Terminal
An Eastern European tourist unexpectedly finds himself stranded in JFK airport, and must take up temporary residence there.
An undocumented immigrant, Roberto, seeks a way to become lawful, but all efforts are put on hold when he becomes a new father at the onset of the US government's 'Zero Tolerance' child separation policy at the US / Mexico border.
Officer Nuñez
Tina
Officer Craig Smith
Keith Hill
Officer Spike Carter
Larry
Bar Patron
Vital Stats Nurse
Frank (Betty's husband)
Nancy
Police Chief
Female Officer
Mrs. Hernandez
Bank Teller
Roberto
Pablo
ICE Agent #1
Marv
Bank Manager
Intake Officer
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