From Far Away

From Far Away — Plot

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.

• Release date
• January 1, 2000
• Runtime
• 6 min
• Genres
• Animation, Drama
• Director
• Shira Avni