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201980 minPGdocumentary

Waiting List

201980 minPGdocumentary

Real people facing blood cancer seek hope for survival by finding unrelated donors in a race against time.

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Natalya Makhanko

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Real people facing blood cancer seek hope for survival by finding unrelated donors in a race against time.

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Natalya Makhankodirector

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Real people diagnosed with blood cancer share their experiences. They discuss their struggles and the urgency of finding an unrelated donor. The film follows their emotional journeys as they await crucial matches. It presents their stories of hope and uncertainty. The documentary runs for 80 minutes and was released in 2019.

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