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Where My Heart Beats

Where My Heart Beats

Experience the Heart of Afghanistan

2012•58m
Documentary

In 1989, Swedish journalist, Khazar Fatemi narrowly fled the war torn country of Afghanistan with her life. Twenty years later, the former refugee returned to the place that has always remained in her heart. Where My Heart Beats follows Khazar's dangerous, painful, and inspirational journey back home to reconnect with the amazing people of this broken nation.

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Quasar Productions

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SV

Status

Released

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Khazar Fatemi

Self

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