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202532 minPGdocumentary

Lacuna

202532 minPGdocumentary

Sonja seeks to recover a missing childhood memory, confronting her struggles with identity and belonging shaped by her past experiences.

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Nienke Huitenga,

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Sonja seeks to recover a missing childhood memory, confronting her struggles with identity and belonging shaped by her past experiences.

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Nienke Huitengadirector

Maartje Wegdamdirector

Nienke Huitengawriter

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Sonja has always known her parents are not her biological ones. A missing memory from her childhood troubles her. Lacuna follows Sonja as she seeks to recover this crucial piece of her past. The documentary presents her experiences as she navigates through fragmented memories. This quest unfolds over 32 minutes, revealing her struggle with identity and belonging in a world shaped by absence. The year is 2025.

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