Sina will soon have a baby sister. Before she’s born, Sina tells her the story of how she and her mother travelled from Africa to Italy as refugees.
In the Sea Where I Was Born
Director: Chiara Bondi, Isabel Achaval | Countries of production: Italy | Year: 2013 | Length: 10 min
Language: Italian with English subtitles | Age: 8+ years
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