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My Sister Shira

My Sister Shira

•18m
Documentary

Until the age of nine, Matan never knew his older sister had a rare syndrome. When she chooses to undergo plastic surgery to change her syndrome-induced appearance, it sets him on a 15-year journey to reexamine their childhood and the bond they shared.

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EN

Status

Post Production

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