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Traces of Home – A Story from Congo

2025-09-25 · 8 min · Not rated

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This short film tells the deeply personal and emotional journey of a father who made the life-altering decision to immigrate to Canada from Congo with his family. Narrated from his perspective, it dives into the challenges and obstacles he faced while fleeing his home country.

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Dorcas Tabitha Kanane
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