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202456 minPGdocumentary

Inay

202456 minPGdocumentary

Filipino mothers face emotional turmoil and systemic challenges due to immigration pathways that separate them from their children in Canada.

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Filipino mothers face emotional turmoil and systemic challenges due to immigration pathways that separate them from their children in Canada.

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Inay follows the stories of Filipino mothers separated from their children due to flawed immigration pathways between the Philippines and Canada. The film investigates the systemic issues that have led to these separations, focusing on personal accounts and the emotional toll on families. Through interviews and testimonies, it addresses the unresolved questions surrounding these immigration processes and the impact on children's lives. The documentary runs for 56 minutes and aims to bring attention to these pressing issues.

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