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202046 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Water Get No Enemy

202046 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Two professional surfers travel to Liberia, where former war children trade assault rifles for surfboards in a quest for renewal after a fifteen-year civil war.

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Two professional surfers travel to Liberia, where former war children trade assault rifles for surfboards in a quest for renewal after a fifteen-year civil war.

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Arthur Bourbondirector

Damien Casterawriter

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On the coast of Liberia, professional surfers Damien Castera and Arthur Bourbon meet young individuals who once wielded assault rifles but now ride the waves on surfboards. These war children have turned to surfing as a means of redefining their lives after a fifteen-year civil war. The film captures their stories of hope and renewal, set against the backdrop of Liberia's stunning coastline. Through personal narratives, it illustrates how sport can foster joy and identity in a nation rebuilding itself.

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