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201335 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Human Trafficking

Sirs and Misters

201335 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Thousands of Hasidic Jews gather in Uman, Ukraine, for the annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage, creating a cultural exchange with local porters.

Human Trafficking

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Oleksandr Techynskyi

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Thousands of Hasidic Jews gather in Uman, Ukraine, for the annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage, creating a cultural exchange with local porters.

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Oleksandr Techynskyi

Oleksandr Techynskyidirector

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In Uman, Ukraine, the annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage draws thousands of Hasidic Jews to the city. Local porters seek work during this significant religious event, creating a dynamic exchange between the two groups. "Sirs and Misters" captures the interactions between these Ukrainian laborers and the pilgrims, revealing the economic challenges faced by the porters alongside the spiritual pursuits of the visitors. Humor and shared experiences emerge as cultural boundaries blur in this small town during the holiday.

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