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Abiogenesis

Abiogenesis

Wicked Ways, Wicked Days

14 min · History, Documentary

In search of his ancestral roots, filmmaker Amar Somaroo explores the story of Dina Somaroo, a young boy from India deceived by colonial promises of prosperity in Suriname. Through archival footage and reflections from the Netherlands, the film examines the complex legacy of diaspora-displacement, fragmented identity, and the duality of belonging.

Directed by Amar Somaroo · Written by Amar Somaroo

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