She is critically ill with cancer. Although her cancer is treatable according to Western medical authorities. the Soviet doctors have told her there is nothing more they can or will do. Time is running out for Inna. She must have the advanced medical treatment being offered to her In the West. Inna also is in pain because she sees what is happening to her husband. Naum has experienced harassment by Soviet authorities for over 10 years. He lost his Job after first applying for a visa. Their apartment has been ransacked. and their telephone has been cut off. They have been isolated from society.