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201526 minPGdocumentary

Just A Child

201526 minPGdocumentary

Two young women, Lidija and Esmeralda, navigate motherhood without support from their families or the fathers of their children while living in a safe house.

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Two young women, Lidija and Esmeralda, navigate motherhood without support from their families or the fathers of their children while living in a safe house.

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Aiga Skrīveredirector

Aiga Skrīverewriter

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Lidija and Esmeralda live in a safe house, seeking support as young mothers. Both women face challenges without help from their families or the fathers of their children. The safe house provides a space for love and peace, contrasting their previous struggles. The film presents their stories of longing and difficult choices. It runs for 26 minutes and was released in 2015.

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