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201190 minPGdocumentary

8.6/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Human Trafficking

Precious Life

201190 minPGdocumentary

8.6/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

A Palestinian mother and an Israeli pediatrician work together to secure treatment for her baby suffering from an incurable genetic disease.

Human Trafficking

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A Palestinian mother and an Israeli pediatrician work together to secure treatment for her baby suffering from an incurable genetic disease.

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Shlomi Eldardirector

Shlomi Eldarwriter

Raïda Abou Mustafacast

Fawzi Abou Mustafacast

Docteur Raz Somechcast

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An Israeli pediatrician and a Palestinian mother seek medical treatment for her baby suffering from an incurable genetic disease. They face numerous barriers in a complex healthcare system. With the assistance of an Israeli journalist, they navigate hospital protocols and political tensions. As they strive for a solution, they confront their biases and begin to form a connection. Precious Life documents their struggle over 90 minutes, revealing the human aspects behind the headlines.

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