Germany 2024, 91 min, German, Hebrew & English subtitles
This film chronicles years of connection between youth workers and teens taken from difficult or unsafe family circumstances. Their meeting point—a temporary safe haven in the countryside. Here, every day, these professionals give five children aged 7 to 14 the things they need most: safety, guidance, and a home. Beyond the filmmaker’s sensitive observation of these budding close relationships, this debut film highlights the significance of a working public welfare system and the importance of social responsibility. Ultimately, this is a story about empathy, listening, and patience. Though centered on fractured families, it powerfully affirms the idea that family is about more than blood ties.
The screenings of this film have been made possible through the generous support of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Tel Aviv.
Previous Festivals: DOK Leipzig, One World International Human Rights Film Festival, Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, Visions Du Reel
