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202376 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Remember my name

202376 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Two young people from Morocco find community and purpose at reception centers in Melilla as they prepare for life in Spain.

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Two young people from Morocco find community and purpose at reception centers in Melilla as they prepare for life in Spain.

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Elena Molina

Elena Molinadirector

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Ihsane lives in the Divina Infantita reception centre for unaccompanied girls in Melilla after crossing the border from Morocco. She builds friendships with fellow residents Asia, Mounia, and Nuhaila. Meanwhile, Hamza prepares to turn 18 and leave the La Purísima reception centre for boys. Both find a sense of belonging through the NANA dance company, which helps them adapt to life in Spain.

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