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.
Cast: Jesse Vinet
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Shira Avni, Serene El-haj Daoud
- Producers
- Michael Fukushima, Isobel Marks, David Verrall
- Cast
- Jesse Vinet
- Studio
- ONF | NFB
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
