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201716 minPGdoc-short

Anew

201716 minPGdoc-short

1.5 million refugees from eastern Ukraine face similar struggles, but one woman's story reveals her optimism and determination to rebuild her life.

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Katerina Zaporozhets

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1.5 million refugees from eastern Ukraine face similar struggles, but one woman's story reveals her optimism and determination to rebuild her life.

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A woman from Donetsk city flees her home amid the conflict in eastern Ukraine. With her young child, she escapes war and searches for a new life. The documentary presents her story of loss and adaptation. It reflects on the challenges faced by over 1.5 million refugees from the region. The film runs for 16 minutes and was released in 2017. It offers a personal account of rebuilding life after displacement.

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