Drama
United States of America
Icebox is a drama film directed by Daniel Sawka and premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival. The movie tells the story of a young boy named Oscar, who lives in Honduras with his family. His life is turned upside down when he witnesses a brutal murder committed by a gang in his neighborhood. Fearing for his life, Oscar and his family make the difficult decision to flee their home and seek asylum in the United States.
However, their journey to the border isn't easy and Oscar is separated from his family along the way. When he finally reaches the border, he is detained by the US immigration authorities and placed in a detention center for minors. The center, also known as an "icebox," is a bleak and frigid facility that is used to hold young immigrants who are seeking asylum in the United States.
Inside the icebox, Oscar meets other young immigrants who are in the same predicament as him. He struggles to navigate the harsh environment and the complex legal system, as he tries to reunite with his family and obtain asylum. Along the way, Oscar is forced to confront the emotional toll of his traumatic journey and the uncertainty of his future in the United States.
Icebox is a powerful and timely film that sheds light on the harsh realities faced by young immigrants seeking asylum in the United States. The movie is based on true events and was inspired by the experiences of immigrant children who have been detained in iceboxes along the US-Mexico border.
