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202476 minPGdocumentary

4.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Family Dynamics Historical Figures

Gingerbread for Her Dad

202476 minPGdocumentary

4.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Three generations of women travel from Kazakhstan to Kazan, Tatarstan, to find the grave of their great-grandfather who died in World War II.

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Alina Mustafina

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Three generations of women travel from Kazakhstan to Kazan, Tatarstan, to find the grave of their great-grandfather who died in World War II.

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Alina Mustafinadirector

Alina Mustafinawriter

Alissa Mustafinacast

Lyabiba Sermukhamedovacast

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A grandmother, mother, and granddaughter travel from Kazakhstan to Kazan, Tatarstan. Their goal is to find the grave of their great-grandfather, who died in World War II. They confront changing borders and reflect on family history. The women discuss their connections to their heritage and identity. The film runs for 76 minutes and features dialogue in Russian, English, Kazakh, and Polish. Directed by Alina Mustafina, it was released in 2024.

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