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201180 minPGdocumentary

Ivan and Ivana

201180 minPGdocumentary

Five years of trials and tribulations unfold as a young couple from Kosovo attempts to rebuild their lives in America after the war.

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Five years of trials and tribulations unfold as a young couple from Kosovo attempts to rebuild their lives in America after the war.

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Jeff Silvadirector

Jeff Silvawriter

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Ivan and Ivana leave their war-torn homeland in Kosovo to start anew in California. Arriving during the housing boom, they face challenges over five years, including economic instability and personal struggles. The documentary captures their experiences as immigrants in America, portraying their efforts to rebuild their lives amid shifting political and social landscapes. The film runs for 80 minutes and was released in 2011.

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