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An immigrant's journey between worlds

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Documentary

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Initially embarking on an unplanned personal filmmaking project, Ilias Boukhemoucha finds himself drawn to the overlooked corners and marginalized communities within Canadian cities.

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Budget

$1000

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

13 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

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Country

Algeria

Cast

Ilias Boukhemoucha

Ilias Boukhemoucha

Main Character

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