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202120 minPGdocumentary

Raisa

202120 minPGdocumentary

A woman from Chechnya flees to Poland with her children to escape an oppressive past and shares her story with her Polish language teacher.

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Dorota Migas-Mazur

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A woman from Chechnya flees to Poland with her children to escape an oppressive past and shares her story with her Polish language teacher.

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Dorota Migas-Mazurdirector

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Raisa, a woman from Chechnya, flees to Poland with her children to escape a difficult past. In Poland, she confronts the oppressive rules of her homeland by breaking away from traditional expectations. Through her Polish language lessons, she shares her life story with her teacher, revealing the struggles she has faced. This 20-minute documentary captures her determination for dignity and independence as she navigates her new life in a foreign country.

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