Speaker A
Ladies and gentlemen, we'd like to welcome you to Ashecliffe Wallace International Airport. I'd like to thank you for joining us on this trip, and we are looking forward to seeing you onboard again.
A man from a fictional country tries to enter the US with a fake passport, facing disbelief and confusion at the airport.
Key Takeaways
- The film explores the concept of a fictional country and the impact of disbelief on an individual.
- It highlights the challenges faced by people who do not fit into recognized geopolitical frameworks.
- Mental health and anxiety are addressed as part of the character's struggle.
- The narrative questions the nature of reality and identity in a bureaucratic system.
- The story evokes empathy for those marginalized or misunderstood by official institutions.
Summary
- The story is set at Ashecliffe Wallace International Airport where a man named Vincent Martinet attempts to enter the US.
- Vincent claims to be from Bordeaux, France, but officials insist Bordeaux, France does not exist.
- His passport is declared fraudulent, and he is questioned about its origin and validity.
- Vincent insists his country and passport are real, expressing confusion and fear.
- Authorities suspect mental illness and question his medication and family history.
- Vincent is told that the country and city he mentions are fictional.
- He pleads for understanding and to contact his parents but is denied phone access.
- The officials promise to get him home, though they do not recognize his homeland.
- The film explores themes of identity, reality, and the experience of displacement.
- The story ends with Vincent being admitted to the US despite the unresolved mystery of his origins.
Chapters
- 00:00Welcome to Ashecliffe Wallace International Airport
- 00:53Initial Passport Check and Questioning
- 05:28Vincent's Origin and Passport Scrutiny
- 08:26Denial of Bordeaux, France and Passport Fraud
- 09:10Vincent's Plea and Phone Denial
- 10:37Intervention and Reassurance
- 12:01Mental Health and Reality Challenges
- 14:11Vincent's Declaration of Home
- 15:36Admission to the United States
- 16:56Vincent's Desperation and Pursuit
Full Transcript — Download SRT & Markdown
Speaker A
Excuse me... Excuse me! Sorry! Next! Where are you from? Bordeaux, France. Why are you trying to enter the US today, sir?
Speaker A
I'm a student here. Where did you say you were from? Bordeaux, France. And, where is that?
Speaker A
Bordeaux... in France. France. Can you spell that for me? F.R.A.N.C.E. Sir, where did you get this passport?
Speaker A
At home. What's the problem? State your name. Vincent. Martinet. You are not a resident of the United States of America.
Speaker A
Where are you from? I'm from Bordeaux, France. Where is Bordeaux, France from your understanding?
Speaker A
It's in Europe, under the UK. Right next to... Bordeaux, France does not exist. This passport is fraudulent.
Speaker A
Where did you acquire it? What is this? Where did you acquire it? I got my passport back home.
Speaker A
Is it expired? I don't understand. I got it with my dad and... my mom.
Speaker A
My parents, we can just call them. No phones allowed. I just want to call my parents.
Speaker A
No phones allowed. No phones allowed. No phones... No phones... No phones... (distorted) I'm sorry.
Speaker A
I'm sorry. What's going on in here? Leave. I'll handle this. I'm sorry about all this.
Speaker A
Don't be scared. I'm here for you now. What's going on? Why are they lying to me?
Speaker A
Can you explain how and why you got the fake passport and why you're trying to enter the country with it?
Speaker A
It's not fake! Why... Why would I get a fake passport from a fake country?
Speaker A
It makes no sense. I got my passport back home with my parents. Do you take any medication?
Speaker A
I take anxiety pills. What kind? Alprazolam. It's a Xanax. What are you writing down?
Speaker A
Does your family have a history of mental illness? What are you saying? I need to know.
Speaker A
What are you saying? I'm just trying to help. You're saying I made this all up?
Speaker A
I'm saying I don't think you're thinking clearly. I'm saying I think you're scared. And when people are scared, sometimes they say or do irrational things.
Speaker A
What are you talking about? For example, making up a life in a country that doesn't exist, Vincent?
Speaker A
Hey... I was just there. It's my home. I know. And we're going to get you home.
Speaker A
Wherever that is. But as far as we can tell, there is no France. There is no Paris.
Speaker A
Paris? I'm not... I never said I was from Paris. I'm from Bordeaux. Shit... I'm...
Speaker A
I know, sir. I'm sorry, sir. It won't happen again. I promise. Welcome to the United States of America.
Speaker A
Oh no... no no no! Come back! Hey! Come back! Please! Come back! Come back!
Speaker A
Agent Reynhart, report to supervisor. Hey! Come back! Hey!
Topics:Sci-FiShort FilmVagabondDUSTFictional CountryIdentityMental HealthImmigrationPassportDisplacement
