Discuss what refugees experience and why people are often forced to leave their homes or countries.

Relate these facts to the lives of the characters in the ”Boy Over Board” story.

In 2003, some 12,800 unaccompanied and separated children applied for asylum in 28 ‘western’ countries.

During 2001-2003, Afghanistan was the main country of origin of children separated from their families. 5,380 children applied for asylum (fristad) in 20 European countries.

(UNHCR statistics published http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0807/S00140.htm)

It will probably be a long while before people watch films here again.

After all, they’ve only got each other…

What would you miss most if you had to leave you home and possessions?

What are the biggests dangers and challenges you might face?

What would you do if you were to become serparated from your family?