From Far Away
2000, English. Directed by Serene El-haj Daoud & Shira Avni.
This short animation tells the story of Saoussan, a young girl struggling to adjust to life in Canada after being uprooted from her wartorn homeland. She has come to seek a quieter and safer life, although memories of war and death linger, memories that are awakened when the children at her new school prepare for a scary Halloween. From Far Away speaks to the power within us all to adapt like Saoussan and to welcome a newcomer.
- Runtime
- 0h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 January 2000
- Country
- Canada
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From Far Away runs 6 minutes (0h 6m).
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Which OTT platform is From Far Away on?
From Far Away isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like From Far Away?
If you liked From Far Away, try Pear Cider and Cigarettes, Where Is Anne Frank, Hilda and the Mountain King.
Who directed From Far Away?
From Far Away (2000) was directed by Serene El-haj Daoud and Shira Avni and stars Jesse Vinet.