Three women from Moldavia invest all their savings in smugglers to reach Austria, facing years of separation from their families and living without legal documents.
Synopsis
Three women from Moldavia invest all their savings in smugglers to reach Austria, facing years of separation from their families and living without legal documents.
Synopsis
In a small town in Moldavia, three women invest their life savings in smugglers to reach Austria. They undertake dangerous journeys across borders, driven by the desire to support their families. Now employed as cleaning women in Austria, they navigate life without legal documents. Separated from their children for years, they confront loneliness and despair. Their experiences reveal the emotional toll of illegal immigration and the sacrifices made in pursuit of a better future.
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Why Watch
- Meet three Moldavian women risking everything for a new life.
- Find out how illegal immigration affects families left behind.
- See the harsh realities faced by undocumented workers in Austria.
Did You Know
- The film features three women from a small town in Moldavia.
- The documentary was directed by Ed Moschitz and released in 2012.
- The women invest all their savings in smugglers for their journey.
- The film has a runtime of 95 minutes.
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What country do the women in 'Mama Illegal' migrate to?
The women migrate to Austria.
What is the duration of the documentary 'Mama Illegal'?
The duration of 'Mama Illegal' is 95 minutes.
What languages are spoken in 'Mama Illegal'?
The languages spoken in 'Mama Illegal' are German and Russian.
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