Born in Syria

Born in Syria

2016•1h 26m•7.2/10

Documentary

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7.2/10(19)

This intimate documentary follows a group of Syrian children refugees who narrowly escape a life of torment and integrate into a foreign land.

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Production

Final Cut for Real, La Claqueta, Contramedia Films

Language

ES

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Released

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