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.
- Year: 2000
- Country: Canada
- Genre: Animation, Drama
- Studio: ONF | NFB
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- Director: Shira Avni, Serene El-haj Daoud
- Cast: Jesse Vinet