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202130 minGdocumentary

Desired Child

202130 minGdocumentary

A sister's death from a brain tumor years before her sibling's birth shapes family dynamics and personal identity in this 30-minute film.

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Hilarija Laura Ločmele

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A sister's death from a brain tumor years before her sibling's birth shapes family dynamics and personal identity in this 30-minute film.

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Hilarija Laura Ločmeledirector

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Family photos and visits to a grave shape the memories of a sister lost before her sibling was born. The sibling reflects on her imagined life and a fear of sharing her fate: a young death from a brain tumor. This documentary presents the emotional impact of her death on the family, including her brothers and parents, and the lasting presence she holds in their lives.

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