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200980 minPGdocumentary

Tide

200980 minPGdocumentary

Tens of thousands of Latvians have left their country in search of a better life in Ireland, facing new challenges and emotional struggles abroad.

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Tens of thousands of Latvians have left their country in search of a better life in Ireland, facing new challenges and emotional struggles abroad.

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Ivars Zviedris

Ivars Zviedrisdirector

Krista Burāne

Krista Burānewriter

Ivars Zviedris

Ivars Zviedriswriter

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Latvian workers in Ireland navigate life far from home. Over recent years, tens of thousands have left Latvia seeking better opportunities. The documentary presents personal accounts of their experiences abroad. It captures their living conditions, emotions, and relationships in a globalized setting. The focus remains on their struggles and aspirations as they adapt to a new environment.

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