[1] Those held captive are brought to torture camps and given cell phones to call their families and beg for ransom for their release.
The film shows Estefanos’ attempts to communicate with hostages and the kidnappers as she then airs their phone conversations during her broadcasts so the audience can bear witness the torture being inflicted.
[5] Keren Shayo chose to make this film due to the lack of media coverage and political discussion on this topic.
[7][8] Shayo's main goal for this film was to raise global awareness surrounding the situations Eritreans undergo when attempting to seek asylum.
[1][8] Critics explain that those fleeing Eritrea are looking for better opportunities in Israel away from their repressive government, conditions of poverty, and prolonged incarceration and military service.