In , Viktor Navorski (played by Tom Hanks) is a man from the fictional Eastern European nation of Krakozhia who becomes stranded at JFK Airport. While he is mid-flight, a violent coup erupts in his homeland, leading the United States to no longer recognize Krakozhia as a sovereign state.
The film was inspired by the true story of , an Iranian refugee who lived in Terminal 1 of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years (1988–2006) after his residency papers were stolen. While the movie is a feel-good comedy-drama, the real-life account was more somber, as Nasseri's mental health declined during his long stay. The Terminal (2004) - IMDb The Terminal (2004) 1080p
: Forced to live in the international transit section, Viktor uses his resourcefulness to survive. He learns English by reading side-by-side guidebooks, earns money by returning baggage carts, and eventually finds a job as an airport carpenter. In , Viktor Navorski (played by Tom Hanks)
: Viktor befriends several airport employees, including a janitor named Gupta and a food service worker named Enrique. He also develops a romantic connection with Amelia Warren (Catherine Zeta-Jones), a flight attendant caught in a messy affair. While the movie is a feel-good comedy-drama, the
