Benjamin Schoonwinkel, a South African farmer, is stuck in an American jail, far from his home. He hoped to find safety here, but instead, he’s just a number in a system that seems to forget people are real. His important papers are gone, making it hard to prove why he needs help. Now, he waits in a harsh place, dreaming of freedom that feels like a shimmering desert illusion.
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