Ruba Mohammed

How Far Is Home

Apo W. Bazidi

Ahmed Mohammed, Ruba Mohammed

Ahmed and Ruba, two Iraqi siblings who lost their parents after fleeing Syria, pursue their education in an all immigrant school in Cleveland, Ohio. Ahmed's goal is to become an x-ray technician to help others, and he works as a busboy to support himself. Ruba shares their tragic background through her creative writings. Together, they find solace by performing in public theatre. While they struggle to pursue their dreams, current immigration policies weigh heavy on their minds.