

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.
From Far Away was directed by Serene El-haj Daoud and Shira Avni.
From Far Away holds an average rating of 9.0/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of animation and drama. Join the discussion below to add your take.
From Far Away runs for 6min, and was released in 2000.
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