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202414 minPGdoc-short

10.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Culinary Heritage

Meters Away

202414 minPGdoc-short

10.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Members of the Al-Mawad family travel mere meters from their home in Lebanon to reconnect with relatives in Kfarshuba, near Palestine.

“A Few Meters Away From Home”

Culinary Heritage

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Ibrahim Al Mawed

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Members of the Al-Mawad family travel mere meters from their home in Lebanon to reconnect with relatives in Kfarshuba, near Palestine.

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Ibrahim Al Mawed

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Ibrahim Al Mawed and his family travel from their home to Kfarshuba, a town in southern Lebanon. The Al-Mawad family reconnects with relatives who live mere meters from Palestine. They visit significant locations and share personal stories that reflect their heritage. The documentary depicts their interactions and the emotional connections between Lebanon and Palestine. It runs for 14 minutes and was released in 2024.

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