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With uncanny parallels to the movie "The Terminal" with Tom Hanks, in our first episode we meet an extraordinary man, who’s led an extraordinary life. Known as “the man at the airport”, Hassan Al Kontar spent seven months stranded inside Kuala Lumpur’s international airport, before finally leaving as a refugee to Canada. His story is at times heartbreaking, occasionally amusing and always compelling.
By Richard BelchamWith uncanny parallels to the movie "The Terminal" with Tom Hanks, in our first episode we meet an extraordinary man, who’s led an extraordinary life. Known as “the man at the airport”, Hassan Al Kontar spent seven months stranded inside Kuala Lumpur’s international airport, before finally leaving as a refugee to Canada. His story is at times heartbreaking, occasionally amusing and always compelling.