From Far Away (2000)

From Far Away

2000

Animation Drama

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Serene El-haj Daoud

Shira Avni

Cast

Jesse Vinet as Saoussan

Crew

Serene El-haj Daoud (Animation)

Shira Avni (Animation)

Gordon Hashimoto (Editor)

David Verrall (Executive Producer)

Isobel Marks (Executive Producer)