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198546 minPGdocumentary

Scar

198546 minPGdocumentary

Children abandoned by their parents attend the Čiobiškis Special School, revealing a significant societal issue in Lithuania.

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Rimtautas Silinis

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Children abandoned by their parents attend the Čiobiškis Special School, revealing a significant societal issue in Lithuania.

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Rimtautas Silinisdirector

Eustachijus Aukštikalniswriter

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At the Čiobiškis Special School, children abandoned by their parents navigate daily life on the outskirts of society. The film follows their experiences, revealing the challenges they face in a system that often overlooks them. Through their interactions and routines, the documentary presents a stark view of their realities. It runs for 46 minutes and was released in 1985, focusing on the lives of these young individuals and their struggle for acceptance.

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