From Far Away

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.

Country:

Canada

Genre:

Animation,

Drama

Duration:

6 minutes

Year:

2000

Director:

Shira Avni

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Company:

ONF | NFB

Cast:

Saoussan

Crew:

Director

Director

Animation

Animation

Producer