Silent Trees

"After losing her mother in the forest along the Polish-Belarusian border, 16-year-old Runa, a Kurdish refugee, is thrust into adulthood far too soon. She must care for her four younger brothers and a father paralyzed by grief, all while navigating life in a refugee camp in Poland. Her deepest fear? Being sent back to Iraq, where the threat of ISIS still lingers. As Runa dreams of becoming a lawyer and building a life in Europe, the shadow of deportation puts everything at risk. Blending stunning cinematography with animated sequences of Runa’s drawings, this heartfelt film brings to life her emotional journey through the refugee crisis, telling a powerful story of resilience and hope. "