Raised by Refugees
Pax is your typical 12-year-old from the early 2000s. His parents came to NZ in the late '80s as refugees and want him to get good grades, but all Pax wants to do is fit in. However, a major international incident changes that.
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1.Episode 1
24-02-202223mOn the first day of his new school, Pax hopes to make a good impression, meanwhile Pax's mum gets ready to host her judgmental Iranian family
2.Episode 2
03-03-202223mThe Assadi family almost immediately feels the effects of 9/11 on their lives. Pax has now become the target of the school's alpha male, and Afnan has a run-in with a xenophobic cu...
3.Episode 3
10-03-202223mPax's world is turned upside-down when he has a confusing dream about Mrs Peacock. Afnan is given the responsibility of having "the talk" with Pax.
4.Episode 4
17-03-202223mPax hopes the school camp will give him an opportunity to increase his cool points in front of Sarah. However, Safia won't let Pax go camping unless his father goes with him.
5.Episode 5
24-03-202223mPax is going to a basketball tournament and, once again, sees it as an opportunity to gain social capital. To retain customers, Safia learns the subtle art of banter.
6.Episode 6
31-03-202223mPax has thrown away his old friendships to be in with the popular kids. Meanwhile, Safi and Afnan struggle to see eye to eye.
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