The experiences of three Syrian refugee children living in Lebanon. Working odd jobs to help support their families, traumatized by displacement and war yet ever hopeful and smiling despite their despair. A quietly powerful documentary, it captures both the fragility and resilience of childhood.
When I Go To Sleep
DIRECTOR
Maria Charbel Mhawej
RUN TIME
15 minutes
LANGUAGE
Arabic with English Subtitles
YEAR
2025
Country
Lebanon
English Subtitles
Yes
Genre
Documentary, Student
Cast
N/A
Classification
Restricted to persons aged 15 years and over unless accompanied by an adult
Synopsis
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