Between Heaven and Cinema. When a Dream Changes the Route

What if one day you throw everything away, spend your savings, and start life from a clean slate?
Alina Mustafina, a journalist, writer, director, and author of the book «How to Move to Dubai and Stay There. Non-Fiction Stories of a Foreigner in the UAE», knows about such radical changes firsthand.
In 2008, Alina moved to Dubai after marrying her husband Emre. A happy couple with a familiar way of life, stable jobs, and plans for the future — what more could one dream of? But one day they face a crisis, from which they are helped by… a dream. «I want to become a pilot» — with this phrase, Emre begins a long journey of change, career shifts, moves to other countries, a new phase in their relationship, and self-discovery.
This is a motivating story about how a random adventure can one day change everything — from where you live to your profession. You will learn about the challenges faced in emigration: everyday problems, the huge differences in mentalities, difficulties with the language barrier, and how justified such a risk is on the way to a cherished goal.