**The Story of Joel and Dumitru**
In 1996, during a transatlantic voyage, Joel, a devout Filipino sailor, was on board a ship. One day, he noticed a Romanian man named Dumitru hiding in some containers. If the Taiwanese officers, who were running the ship, discovered him, Dumitru would be thrown overboard.
Joel decided to hide Dumitru as a sign of his gratitude towards God. However, as the days went by, a dangerous game began between Joel and Dumitru. Joel's crew members, friends, and even God started to turn their backs on him. Joel realized that he had to face his cruel destiny alone.
Despite facing numerous challenges, Joel remained true to his faith and continued to protect Dumitru. He knew that he could not save them both if they were caught by the authorities. However, he believed that God would guide him through this difficult time.
Finally, after many weeks of perseverance, the ship reached its destination safely. Joel and Dumitru were able to escape from the ship and continue their journey together. They knew that they had faced a challenging time, but they also knew that they had overcome it together.
