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From River to Sea

From River to Sea

By Susan Fink

United States 80 minutes 2009 English
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  • Delray Beach Film Festival 2009 (Delray Beach, United States)
  • Ventura Film Festival 2009 (Ventura, United States)

Synopsis

From River To Sea is an emotional, heartfelt story about journeys, decisions, and modern life - a story not unlike that of many women we know. As a small glimpse into the realities of what it means to be a mother in our times, we follow Susan Fink, a filmmaker, whose life after a devastating divorce is at a crossroads. She is 36, without a home of her own, and living with her daughter in her mother's one-bedroom apartment. Her spirit is broken and the relationships with her mother and daughter have been harmed by despair and neglect. While on a trip to eastern Europe, attempting to film the realities of post-war Jewish life, she confronts her own demons and decides to repair the damage with her mother and daughter. She transforms the journey into one of discovery and fulfillment - seeking advice and learning about herself along the way. Shot on location in Slovakia, Russia, Germany, and Ukraine.

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