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23 minPGdocumentary

Starfish

23 minPGdocumentary

Two dedicated individuals in the animal rescue community work tirelessly to save vulnerable dogs, highlighting the profound bond between humans and animals.

“Some stories live in the shadows, waiting to be noticed.”

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Zeynep Su Medetoğlu

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Two dedicated individuals in the animal rescue community work tirelessly to save vulnerable dogs, highlighting the profound bond between humans and animals.

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Zeynep Su Medetoğludirector

Hatice Korkmazcast

Kemal Aybarscast

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Following two individuals who dedicate their lives to rescuing vulnerable dogs, this documentary reveals a world shaped by resilience, compassion, and silent struggles. Beyond every rescue lies a question: who truly saves whom? An intimate look at lives connected by hope.

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