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201725 minGdocumentary

Meanwhile

201725 minGdocumentary

Twenty-five minutes of true stories from Ukrainian migrant women in Europe reveal their motivations for moving and their definitions of home.

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Natalka Tselyuba,

Oleksandra Vasyna,

Synopsis

Twenty-five minutes of true stories from Ukrainian migrant women in Europe reveal their motivations for moving and their definitions of home.

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Mykyta Lyskovdirector

Natalka Tselyubadirector

Oleksandra Vasynadirector

Yuliya Appendirector

Mykyta Lyskovwriter

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Ukrainian migrant women in Europe share their reasons for leaving home. They discuss their motivations and experiences in new countries. The documentary captures their reflections on what home means to them. It contrasts life in Ukraine with their current surroundings. The women express feelings of security, creativity, and belonging. Their stories reveal the challenges and hopes that come with migration. The film runs for 25 minutes and was released in 2017.

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