The film takes its departure in a vibrant circus that serves as a vital refuge for hundreds of children in one of the world‘s most war-torn countries, Afghanistan. Told through the eyes of two young protagonists, it gives a unique and intimate look at what it‘s like to grow up under the Taliban regime. The story explores the complex transition from childhood to adulthood, capturing the stark realities faced by both girls and boys in a country marked by conflict.
Credits:
Director: Camille Bildsoe
Producer: Sofie Husum Johannesen
Co-producer: Hanna Björk Valsdóttir
Production companies: Elk Film, Akkeri Films, Point of View
Cinematographer: Jonas Skovbjerg Fogh
Editor: Signe Rebekka Kaufman
Sound designer: Björn Viktorsson
Composer:
Support: Danish Film Institute, The Icelandic Film Center, DR, RÚV, NRK, SVT, Nordisk Film & TV Fund, Creative Europe Media.