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202026 minPGdocumentary

In the Middle

202026 minPGdocumentary

Nine years after moving to Denmark, a doctor receives an invitation to return to Latvia and set up a professional practice, sparking family division.

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Viesturs Meikšāns

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Nine years after moving to Denmark, a doctor receives an invitation to return to Latvia and set up a professional practice, sparking family division.

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Viesturs Meikšānsdirector

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Ģirts, a doctor in Denmark for nine years, considers returning to Latvia after receiving an invitation to establish a practice there. He hopes to provide better care for his parents. However, his family's opinions are divided on the move. The documentary follows their discussions and the challenges they face in making this decision. The film runs for 26 minutes and was released in 2020.

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