From Far Away

From Far Away (2000)

This short animation tells the story of Saoussan, a young girl struggling to adjust to life in Canada after being uprooted from her wartorn homeland. She has come to seek a quieter and safer life, although memories of war and death linger, memories that are awakened when the children at her new school prepare for a scary Halloween. From Far Away speaks to the power within us all to adapt like Saoussan and to welcome a newcomer.

Date of release
2000-01-01
TMDB
9.0 / 10 (2)
Runtime
6m
Genres
Animation, Drama
Director
Shira Avni, Serene El-haj Daoud

Casting

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