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202325 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

After Mourners

202325 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A three-year-old child reflects on the loss of her little sister, who died shortly after birth due to a heart defect.

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Hanna Högstedt

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A three-year-old child reflects on the loss of her little sister, who died shortly after birth due to a heart defect.

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Hanna reflects on her childhood memories of losing her baby sister, who died shortly after birth due to a heart defect. At the same age as her own three-year-old child now, she confronts her parents about their grief. The 25-minute documentary uses expressive animations to illustrate Hanna's thoughts and feelings. It presents a personal account of loss and the lasting impact it has on a family.

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