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2022118 minPGdocumentary

Her Shadow

2022118 minPGdocumentary

A woman leaves her family behind to escape her stepfather, a sexual predator, after years of moving from house to house.

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A woman leaves her family behind to escape her stepfather, a sexual predator, after years of moving from house to house.

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Ismail Basbeth

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Ismail Basbeth

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A woman reflects on her life marked by sexual violence. She moves from house to house, seeking safety and stability. Eventually, she decides to leave her mother and family to escape her stepfather, a sexual predator. This decision marks a turning point in her struggle for protection and autonomy. The film runs for 118 minutes and was released in 2022. It addresses the long-term effects of trauma and the quest for personal safety.

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