Koko Maung holds a picture of his father (right) and several other members of a political party in Burma, including Aung San Suu Kyi (left), the party leader, just before they were arested and sentenced as political prisoners. Koko Maung, 24, of San Jose came to the United States seeking political asylum after his father was sentenced to 10 years for as a political prisoner in Burma. Maung (who has since moved out to own place) came to live with his aunt and Uncle in Sunnyvale who are also political asylees. Mike Kepka / The Chronicle