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39 minPG-13documentary

Synopsis

Five girl children in West Bengal, India, live in a home run by nuns after being separated from parents serving sentences in correctional facilities.

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Why Watch

  • Meet the children of Dayabari care home in West Bengal.
  • Find out how separation affects family bonds.
  • See how children nurture their talents despite hardships.

Did You Know

  • The film features girl children from West Bengal, India.
  • Dayabari, the care home, is located near the India-Bangladesh border.
  • The documentary has a runtime of 39 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the setting of the documentary Flickering Angels?

The documentary is set in the State of West Bengal, India, specifically in a home located in a remote area in Ranaghat, near the India-Bangladesh border.

What challenges do the children featured in Flickering Angels face?

The children have either lost their parents or are separated from them, as their parents are serving sentences in correctional homes or are under trial prisoners.

Who runs the home where the children live in Flickering Angels?

The home is run by pious nuns and is called Dayabari.

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