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202429 minPGdocumentary

The Butterflies Keep Flying

202429 minPGdocumentary

A granddaughter and her grandfather revisit childhood memories and old cassette tapes in a 29-minute search for a fading past.

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A granddaughter and her grandfather revisit childhood memories and old cassette tapes in a 29-minute search for a fading past.

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Joana Araújo

Joana Araújodirector

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A granddaughter and her grandfather revisit memories tied to his past. They find old cassette tapes that evoke feelings of grief and longing. Together, they travel to her grandmother's house to reconnect with lost moments from their family history. The documentary spans 29 minutes, illustrating their search for meaning amid fading memories.

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