Episode 13 of 13
August 3, 2010
In a country built by immigrants, why do current policies penalize hard-working newcomers like Edgar? Zoran - a successful Serb-Canadian businessman - would like to know.
Beautiful game plan
A veteran of the former Yugoslavia’s national team who now coaches young Serb-Canadians, Zoran is planning his first holiday from Detai...
Episode 12 of 13
Reprieve?
Zoran has appealed to the Temporary Foreign Workers Program, asking officials to reconsider the termination of Edgar's visa. The Detailz ...
Episode 11 of 13
Man overboard
Denied a visa extension, Edgar is cast adrift - and Zoran contemplates life without his lieutenant.
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A spanner in the works
Zoran welcomes Edgar back from the Philippines - but an official letter casts a pall over the happy reunion.
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Great expectations
Zoran gets joyful news from Edgar in the Philippines. An auspicious omen of better times ahead?
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Zoran's patron saint
Zoran beats the economic blues by celebrating Slava – a Serbian tradition whereby families honour their patron saint.
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Bearing gifts, they travel so far
Edgar squeezes a last item in his suitcase and heads home, leaving Zoran to mind the shop.
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Pep talk
Keen to drive more traffic to his shop, Zoran gets directions from a professional business coach.
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Skype & destiny
While Zoran trims costs, his Filipino workers await word on their visas – and the fate of 9 families hangs in the balance.
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Step into my office
The car detailing business is stuck in the slow lane, but Zoran is moving ahead with staffing changes.
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Wish you were here
Edgar and his fellow workers relax at the Calgary Stampede – but their thoughts wander to distant loved ones.
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A new paint job
"You gotta spend money to make money." As the economy stagnates, Zoran invests in his deluxe car-wash.
Episode 1 of 13
Zoran, Edgar & Co
An immigrant businessman bonds with Filipino temporary workers – and keeps his carwash afloat.
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Main characters
Zoran
Zoran left Serbia 7 years ago, finding work at a Calgary auto-body shop. At 37, the father of two and former footballer now runs his own auto detailing business.
Edgar
Like millions of Filipinos, Edgar had to go abroad to find work. In Canada on a temporary visa, he’s Zoran’s shop manager, sending regular remittances to his family back home.
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