Hard Way Home
Synopsis
2 million Iraqi refugees live in Syria and Jordan, with many facing the difficult decision to return to Iraq amid ongoing violence and instability.
Synopsis
Afra stands in a crowded refugee camp in Damascus, contemplating her return to Baghdad. She must confront the gunman who took her flat. Her husband’s family is moving back, driven by financial desperation. Aam, a volunteer aid worker, reflects on her own inability to return after being kidnapped in Iraq. The film presents the stories of these individuals as they navigate the challenges of returning home amid ongoing violence and instability in Iraq.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Afra as she confronts her past in Baghdad.
- Find out why Fees is moving back to Iraq despite bankruptcy.
- See Aam's struggle to help refugees while facing her own trauma.
Did You Know
- There are 2 million Iraqi refugees in Syria and Jordan.
- More than a million Iraqi refugees are currently in Damascus.
- Afra has to return to Baghdad to confront the gunman who confiscated her flat.
- Aam, a volunteer aid worker, was kidnapped in Iraq and cannot return for years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Iraqi refugees are in Syria and Jordan?
There are 2 million Iraqi refugees in Syria and Jordan.
What is Afra's situation regarding her flat?
Afra has to go back to Baghdad to confront the gunman who confiscated her flat.
Why are fees and his family moving back to Iraq?
Fees and his family are moving back because they are bankrupt.
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