The Terminal

Film Description

When Viktor Navorski arrives at JFK airport in New York, he doesn't realise that it's about to become his new home. As his passport was issued by a country which has officially ceased to exist, he finds himself caught in a bureaucratic nightmare in which, because he can neither be granted entrance to the US or deported, he is told to remain in the airport until his status is determined. So he does, equipped only with his faltering English and an optimistic outlook. As time passes he becomes more comfortable with his surroundings, even finding time to pursue a passing stewardess who has captured his heart. However, airport customs chief Frank Dixon is a constant thorn in Navorski's side, and reminds him of his outsider status throughout the ordeal. Director Steven Spielberg uses the film's airport setting to represent a microcosmic view of the immigrant experience in American society. Drawing on a fine performance from Hanks, and a supporting cast who provide plenty of laughs, Spielberg handles some delicate subject matter with an acute sensitivity, providing a heartfelt tale in the process.

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