From Far Away

This short animation tells the story of Saoussan, a young girl struggling to adjust to life in Canada after being uprooted from her wartorn homeland. She has come to seek a quieter and safer life, although memories of war and death linger, memories that are awakened when the children at her new school prepare for a scary Halloween. From Far Away speaks to the power within us all to adapt like Saoussan and to welcome a newcomer.

Genre:

Animation, Drama

Duration:

6 min

Cast:

Jesse Vinet

Quality:

HD

Director:

Serene El-haj Daoud, Shira Avni

Release:

2000

Country:

Canada

Rating:

9.0