Crossing Over

Mireya Sanchez, an immigrant, faces deportation from the United States. This marks the beginning of a chain of events that greatly impact her family and others involved in the immigration system.

Officer Max Brogan takes on the emotional responsibility of caring for Mireya's young son after her deportation. He lovingly transports the boy to his grandparents in Mexico, showcasing his compassion amid a troubled system.

Tragedy strikes as news arrives that Mireya has been murdered near the border. Brogan must return to deliver this heartbreaking news to her family, compounding the weight of his responsibility.

Cole Frankel, a corrupt immigration officer, makes a dubious deal with Australian immigrant Claire Shepard. He promises her intimacy for two months, leading to a complicated relationship rooted in deception.

As Cole and Claire’s relationship progresses, Cole begins to genuinely fall for her. However, Claire quickly dismisses his affections, complicating their already troubled dynamic and testing Cole's integrity.

Despite the transactional nature of their relationship, Cole decides to free Claire from their deal and arranges for her green card. However, his past actions catch up with him, culminating in both his and Claire's arrest.

Cole's wife, Denise Frankel, adopts a Nigerian girl who has been stuck in a detention center for years. This act sheds light on the systemic issues surrounding adoption and immigration.

Hamid Baraheri, an Iranian officer, deals with family tensions stemming from his sister's relationship with a married man. The situation escalates when Hamid's brother, fueled by anger, commits murder leading to dire consequences.

Yong Kim, a South Korean teenager, reluctantly becomes involved in a robbery with accomplices. The situation erupts into chaos when Hamid’s actions lead to a shootout, leaving Yong as the sole survivor.

In the aftermath of the robbery, Yong is left to navigate a moral dilemma. He provides false testimony about the number of robbers to protect himself, highlighting the struggles faced by immigrants in dire situations.

Gavin Kossef, a young British immigrant, pretends to be a religious Jew to secure a position at a Jewish school. His actions reflect the lengths immigrants will go to in order to stay in the U.S.

Faced with a challenging religious test, Gavin initially falters but surprisingly receives approval from a rabbi. This marks a significant moment in his journey towards assimilation and acceptance.

Taslima Jahangir, a 15-year-old from Bangladesh, creates tension at her school with a paper advocating for understanding the actions of the 9/11 hijackers. Her situation reflects the challenges faced by immigrant youths in navigating cultural complexities.

As Taslima and her parents are discovered to be living illegally in the U.S., they face a devastating decision. One parent must stay with Taslima's younger siblings, U.S. citizens by birth, while the other must return to Bangladesh with her.

Taslima bids a painful farewell to her father, leaving a lasting impression on her life. This emotional moment encapsulates the struggles of immigrant families due to strict immigration laws and the heart-wrenching choices they face.