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202378 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

Family Dynamics

Polaris

202378 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

In the Arctic, Hayat reflects on her family's complex history and navigates sisterhood and motherhood with her sister Leila after her niece Inaya's arrival.

Family Dynamics

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In the Arctic, Hayat reflects on her family's complex history and navigates sisterhood and motherhood with her sister Leila after her niece Inaya's arrival.

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Ainara Veradirector

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Hayat sails through the icy waters of the Arctic, far from her family's roots in France. The arrival of her niece, Inaya, prompts her to reflect on her family's complex history. Alongside her sister Leila, Hayat confronts their identities and future paths against the stark backdrop of the polar environment. The film captures the emotional dynamics of sisterhood and motherhood as they navigate personal challenges and redefine their lives in this remote setting.

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