More Than I Want to Remember

More Than I Want to Remember

Witness a 14-year-old refugee's journey to find hope, family and home

2022 · 14 min · ★ 6.9 · Animation, Documentary

One night at her home in southeastern Congo, 14-year-old Mugeni awakes to the sounds of bombs. As her family scatters to the surrounding forests to save themselves, Mugeni finds herself completely alone.

Directed by Amy Bench · Written by Mugeni Ornella

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