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202597 minPG-13documentary

In Their Traces

202597 minPG-13documentary

Eight years of filming follow a survivor of sexual abuse and a photographer as they confront PTSD and seek hope amid their struggles.

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Shigeru Kobayashi

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Eight years of filming follow a survivor of sexual abuse and a photographer as they confront PTSD and seek hope amid their struggles.

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Shigeru Kobayashidirector

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A filmmaker witnesses the struggles of a friend suffering from PTSD due to sexual abuse. This experience leads him to meet a photographer who is also a survivor. Over eight years, they document the complex emotions tied to trauma, including regret, depression, and suicidal thoughts. The director appears on screen, grappling with the purpose of his work. He seeks to find moments of hope amid the despair that permeates the lives of those affected by their pasts.

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