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Tania is a former teacher from Russia, living illegally in Belgium with her 14-year-old son, Ivan. One day, they are stopped on the street for a routine check by the police; Tania is arrested and placed in an immigration detention center for women, while Ivan manages to escape. Threatened with imminent deportation and fearful for Ivan's fate, Tania embarks on a harrowing journey, determined to preserve her dignity and find her son.Official selection of the prestigious Cannes Films Festival, London Film Festival, Pusan International Film Festival, and Venice International Film Festival. In French & Russian with English subtitles.

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“A fascinating study of perseverance in the face of subhuman treatment.” – Boyd Van Hoeij, Variety

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