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200652 minPGdocumentary

Flowers Don't Grow Here

200652 minPGdocumentary

A group of Ukrainian street children in Kyiv faces the harsh consequences of political change.

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A group of Ukrainian street children in Kyiv faces the harsh consequences of political change.

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Shira Pinsondirector

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A gang of street children roams the streets of Kyiv. They navigate a world marked by chaos and political change. The documentary captures the lives of these young individuals as they face hardships resulting from ongoing reform efforts in Ukraine. Their stories unfold against the backdrop of a country in turmoil, revealing the struggles they endure daily. The film runs for 52 minutes and was released in 2006.

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