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.
Directors: Serne El-haj Daoud, Shira Avni
Writers: Robert N. Munsch, Sugith Varughese
Cast
Homepage: https://www.nfb.ca/film/from_far_away/
IMDB: tt0252458