Alex Donovan, a young refugee lawyer, is in crisis. His boss has relegated him to humdrum corporate case work, not the cut and thrust of immigration appeals he loves. Helping desperate clients reach safety is what makes being a lawyer bearable. Meanwhile, the woman he adores, hotshot immigration barrister Amy, is increasingly distant. So Alex sets out on a quest, to regain the confidence of his boss, his old job and the affection of Amy. As life imitates art, will he succeed?
