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The story of a refugee born in a camp in war torn Iraq on the day the Gulf War began. Zak and his family share their experiences from fleeing their home to building a new life in Ireland, where Zak finds a community and his passion through the Irish Gaelic sport of hurling. After 20 years since leaving Iraq, he returns to reconnect with his past on an emotional journey. It is a poignant and inspiring story of resilience and hope, that explores the importance, meaning and feeling of a home. The film had its Irish Premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh 2024.Read moreLess
The story of a refugee born in a camp in war torn Iraq on the day the Gulf War began. Zak and his family share their experiences from fleeing their home to building a new life in Ireland, where Zak finds a community and his passion through the Irish Gaelic sport of hurling. After 20 years since leaving Iraq, he returns to reconnect with his past on an emotional journey. It is a poignant and inspiring story of resilience and hope, that explores the importance, meaning and feeling of a home. The film had its Irish Premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh 2024.
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The story of a refugee born in a camp in war torn Iraq on the day the Gulf War began. Zak and his family share their experiences from fleeing their home to building a new life in Ireland, where Zak finds a community and his passion through the Irish Gaelic sport of hurling. After 20 years since leaving Iraq, he returns to reconnect with his past on an emotional journey. It is a poignant and inspiring story of resilience and hope, that explores the importance, meaning and feeling of a home. The film had its Irish Premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh 2024.
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- Director
- Trevor Whelan
- Writer
- Trevor Whelan
- Producer
- Ellen James
- Producer
- Will Rock
- Original Music Composer
- Eric Whelan
- Director of Photography
- Rua Meegan
- Editor
- Ciaran Murray
- Editor
- Bill Pierce