Instead, Horan makes it a new start for the legend. 'The Return of Tanya Tucker, from documentarian Kathlyn Horan, isn’t about the extensive and impressive career of Tanya Tucker. Tanya Tucker, Brandi Carlile, Shooter Jennings. The Return Of Tanya Tucker: Featuring Brandi Carli addresses the crisis into which Sarya and her family are plunged at the same time as exploring other issues around the immigrant experience.' - Jennie Kermode, Eye for Film. Emma Kawawada’s film, which is based on her own novel and experiences. and where her father would probably be arrested. they may have to go back to Turkey - a country in which it would be much harder for her.

Her family’s application for refugee status is rejected. What she really wants is independence and the chance to live like the native Japanese girls with whom she identifies. As part of the Kurdish community, she fears that she will be pressured into marriage.

Her teacher thinks that she has a good chance of getting the university placement she wants. 'My Small Land is a bittersweet and beautiful cinematographic package that explores themes of belonging, rejection, and statelessness through a poignant social critique handled with impressive delicacy.' - But Why Tho? 'Sarya is 17. In Japanese, Kurdish and Turkish with English Subtitles.Īmnesty International Jury Award, Berlin International Film Festival. Lina Arashi, Takashi Fujii, Sei Hiraizumi.

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