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200112 minPGdoc-short

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Mama

200112 minPGdoc-short

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A family in Lithuania faces isolation as their children struggle with loneliness and seek to change their difficult living conditions.

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A family in Lithuania faces isolation as their children struggle with loneliness and seek to change their difficult living conditions.

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Oksana Burajadirector

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A family in Lithuania struggles with isolation and loneliness. The children face daily challenges in their attempts to improve their lives. They navigate a world that feels closed off and unwelcoming. The film captures their experiences over 12 minutes, illustrating their efforts to connect with others and change their circumstances. Set against the backdrop of their home, the documentary presents a stark view of their reality.

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