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202360 minPGdocumentary

The Fugitives

202360 minPGdocumentary

Denis Lisov traveled to Sweden to retrieve his children from a foster family and return them to Khabarovsk.

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Denis Lisov traveled to Sweden to retrieve his children from a foster family and return them to Khabarovsk.

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Yulia Bobkova

Yulia Bobkovadirector

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Denis Lisov traveled to Sweden in 2023 to retrieve his children from a foster family. The children had been placed in care after authorities intervened in Khabarovsk, Russia. Lisov fought for his parental rights in court. After securing custody, he returned to Khabarovsk with his children. The documentary covers his legal struggle and the challenges he faced during this process.

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