From Far Away
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.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Shira Avni, Serene El-haj Daoud
- Original Score
- Normand Roger
- Original Title
- From Far Away
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shira Avni, Serene El-haj Daoud
Normand Roger
Gordon Hashimoto
Michael Fukushima, Isobel Marks, David Verrall
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Fukushima
Producer
Shira Avni
Director
Gordon Hashimoto
Editor
Serene El-haj Daoud
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for From Far Away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About From Far Away
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is From Far Away about?
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.
Who directed From Far Away?
From Far Away was directed by Shira Avni, Serene El-haj Daoud.
Who stars in From Far Away?
The principal cast of From Far Away includes Jesse Vinet.
When was From Far Away released and how long is it?
From Far Away was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for From Far Away?
The original motion picture soundtrack for From Far Away was composed by Normand Roger.