Born On The Fence

by Godspower Oboido

Short Film
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Martin, a ten-year-old Australian is born to a half-caste Pakistani mother and half-caste Israeli father. When war breaks out between Pakistan and Israel, a family Misunderstanding ensues. Leaving Martin in emotional trauma and on the fence without a choice of whom to support. Martin confides in Jeremy Flo, his schoolteacher who helps him. When Martin wins the national essay competition, He is asked to give a speech about why he wrote his winning essay: After his speech, he does not only re-unite his parents but both nations at war accept a truce because Martin's speech and astute understanding of the time had become popular.

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