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202573 minPGdocumentary

Aging Family Dynamics

Heritage

202573 minPGdocumentary

Two siblings alternate daily shifts caring for their elderly parents, one suffering from Alzheimer's and the other facing age-related decline.

Aging Family Dynamics

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Mir Mohammad Najafi

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Two siblings alternate daily shifts caring for their elderly parents, one suffering from Alzheimer's and the other facing age-related decline.

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Mir Mohammad Najafidirector

Soudabeh Es-haqicast

Ali Asghar Kanicast

Fariba Kanicast

Mojtaba Kanicast

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Two siblings take turns caring for their elderly parents in a quiet home filled with memories. One parent suffers from Alzheimer's, while the other faces the challenges of aging. Each day unfolds with the siblings balancing their responsibilities to their family and their own lives. The 73-minute documentary, "Heritage," captures the emotional and practical complexities of caregiving, prompting reflection on the demands of love and personal fulfillment.

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