The family of a young boy named Emanuel, who has been threatened with deportation to Iran, is in a desperate situation. His father, Mehrad Alidoust, shares the turmoil faced by the family after they received a deportation decision. The family, which originally sought asylum but faced a legal denial, managed to obtain temporary residency through a work permit based on the mother's employment. However, Omar, being born after their legal status was altered, lacked the necessary support for residency, thus facing the likelihood of deportation.

The current legal landscape offers little hope for young Emanuel, as migration authorities have declared that there are no exceptional circumstances that could change their decision. Mehrad describes their plight as a harrowing experience, caught in a judicial system that offers no clear resolution. With the family residing in Sweden, the emotional and physical ramifications of a potential deportation are driving home a profound sense of uncertainty—a feeling exacerbated by the lack of clear political action or guidance on the issue.

This case underscores the complexities families face within immigration systems, often finding themselves ensnared in legal loopholes. As they navigate the turbulent waters of immigration policy, the family's future hangs precariously in the balance, revealing the human aspect often overshadowed in mathematical decision-making and bureaucratic processes surrounding asylum. The plea for understanding and intervention is palpable, as they hope for a resolution to keep their family intact in a country they have sought safety in.