544 Days

Life on the Inside | Episode 2

Sep 28, 2021
Jason and Yegi endure solitary confinement and cruel interrogations in an Iranian prison. The captors manipulate and make false accusations, causing the narrator to question their arrest. They reflect on the power dynamics and their interactions with interrogator Kazem. The challenges of prison life include sleeplessness and loss of appetite, but a surprising advertisement for Instacart interrupts their thoughts. A reunion between two individuals in prison is described, along with their limited means of communication and poor prison food. The speaker expresses their desire for a baby and reflects on what the reunion could mean for their future. Mary Resian's mission to secure her child's release faces unexpected challenges, leaving a cliffhanger for the next episode.
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