The Welcome

An intimate, hopeful patchwork of first-person stories that quietly draws you into lives shaped by crossing borders and searching for belonging.

Directed by

Ryan Renshaw

Genres

Documentary

Starring

MATT HSU, CIEAVASH AREAN, NAAVIKARAN

Overview

The Welcome is a life-affirming collection of short films sharing stories that will transport you across countries, borders and oceans. Hear fresh voices and emerging Queensland artists from diverse backgrounds tell honest and authentic stories about migrant and refugee experiences and what it means to belong in Australia. The Welcome is an extension of La Boite’s critically acclaimed 2020 stage production, The Neighbourhood. This intimate storytelling experience was created by La Boite with Brisbane-based production company KIOSK and proudly supported by the Commonwealth Bank and Queensland Government. The Welcome screens across multiple digital platforms, in recognition and celebration of Queensland’s diverse communities.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, uplifting and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Immigration, identity, family, isolation

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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