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Documentary backdrop image for Parivara (2016)

201612 minGdoc-short

Parivara

201612 minGdoc-short

A young girl at the Goldungha Orphanage for the Blind in Nepal faces a life-changing day following the 2015 earthquake.

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Àlex Lora Cercos

Synopsis

A young girl at the Goldungha Orphanage for the Blind in Nepal faces a life-changing day following the 2015 earthquake.

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Alex Kruz

Alex Kruzdirector

Àlex Lora Cercos

Àlex Lora Cercosdirector

Synopsis

Kopila lives at the Goldungha Orphanage for the Blind in Nepal. In 2015, an earthquake strikes, marking a significant day in her life. The film depicts her experiences and interactions at the orphanage. It draws from the true stories of the children living there. The events illustrate the challenges they face and the bonds they form in a difficult time. This 12-minute documentary reveals a moment of change for Kopila and her peers.

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