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201721 minGdocumentary

Temporary

201721 minGdocumentary

Fifteen years after moving to Quebec, Sergiy still longs to return to Ukraine, where his heart remains despite holding a Canadian passport.

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Oksana Karpovych

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Fifteen years after moving to Quebec, Sergiy still longs to return to Ukraine, where his heart remains despite holding a Canadian passport.

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Oksana Karpovych

Oksana Karpovychdirector

Oksana Karpovych

Oksana Karpovychwriter

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Sergiy lives in Quebec, Canada, but his heart remains in Ukraine. After 15 years in Canada, he holds a Canadian passport yet longs to return to his homeland. His life in Canada feels temporary, marked by a sense of displacement. The documentary captures his deep connection to Ukraine and the challenges of immigrant life. It reflects on his enduring love for a country he cannot forget, despite the years spent away.

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