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201810 minGdoc-short

family-dynamics aging

The Street

201810 minGdoc-short

In an animated short by Caroline Leaf, families navigate the complex emotions that arise when strong members care for their ill and elderly relatives.

family-dynamics aging

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The Street

2018• 10 minG

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In an animated short by Caroline Leaf, families navigate the complex emotions that arise when strong members care for their ill and elderly relatives.

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Zed Nelson

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Check out this award-winning animated short about families and the emotions that arise when fit and strong members must cope with ill and elderly ones.

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