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Paradise

202128 minGdocumentary

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Twelve-year-old Shahad has lived in her new home for four years after fleeing Syria six years ago with her family.

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Twelve-year-old Shahad has lived in her new home for four years after fleeing Syria six years ago with her family.

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Andres Keil

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12-year-old Shahad attends Tartu Descartes School. She and her family fled Syria six years ago and have lived in Estonia for four years. The film documents her daily life as she adjusts to her new environment. It captures her experiences as a student and the challenges her family faces in their new home. Director Andres Keil presents their story within a 28-minute runtime.

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